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Yande Peng is a researcher at the forefront of soft robotics and haptic interfaces, with a focus on creating flexible, bioinspired systems for human-machine interaction. Their work bridges materials science and engineering to develop next-generation tactile and actuation technologies. Peng’s most notable contribution is a low voltage-powered soft electromechanical stimulation patch for haptics feedback, which has garnered 32 citations for its potential to enhance wearable interfaces. In a more recent study, they engineered a 35 mm square piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducer (pMUT) array capable of non-contact, auto-positioning haptic stimulation on human skin, achieving three distinct advancements over existing methods. Additionally, Peng has pioneered a bioinspired light-driven soft robot, fabricated via a two-mode laser engraving and cutting process, that mimics inchworm crawling—a design that integrates a porous laser-induced graphene layer for efficient photothermal absorption and heat dissipation. This work, with 4 citations, showcases their skill in combining facile fabrication with functional complexity. Peng’s research is shaping the future of soft, responsive systems for robotics and interactive devices.