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Xuzhi Ma is a leading researcher in soft robotics and smart materials, with a primary focus on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) for artificial muscle applications. Their major contribution lies in advancing the performance and scalability of DEAs, which are critical for creating lifelike, flexible robotic systems. Ma’s comprehensive review on DEAs for artificial muscles, published in 2022, has garnered 48 citations, establishing it as a foundational resource in the field. This work synthesizes two decades of interdisciplinary progress, highlighting DEAs’ transformative potential in areas from prosthetics to soft grippers. In 2024, Ma achieved a significant breakthrough by fabricating a multi-layer stacked DEA with high output force through co-crosslinking of the electrode with the dielectric substrate. This innovation addresses a key limitation—low force generation—and has already attracted 10 citations, signaling its impact on practical soft robot design. Ma’s research not only bridges materials science and engineering but also paves the way for next-generation artificial muscles, making their work essential reading for students and researchers exploring bio-inspired robotics and adaptive systems.
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