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Xungai Wang is a leading researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, smart materials, and advanced tribology. His work pioneers the integration of textiles into soft robotic systems, as highlighted by his highly cited review on the topic (91 citations), which maps the current progress and future trends of this emerging field. Wang has also made significant contributions to 4D printing, developing novel strategies for on-demand local actuation and micro-printing of soft materials (34 citations). A key innovation is his development of multi-sensorized pneumatic artificial muscle yarns (33 citations), which combine actuation with sensing in a single textile-based platform. More recently, Wang has broken new ground in adaptive lubrication, designing supramolecular hydrogels that leverage π–π conjugated bond stacking for switchable lubrication, and self-secreting organohydrogels that maintain performance in extreme environments—solving critical challenges for intelligent motion devices and soft robotics. His work consistently pushes the boundaries of what soft, responsive materials can achieve.