Yaqing Jin

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Yaqing Jin is a leading researcher in bioinspired soft robotics, with a focus on underwater locomotion and smart actuator systems. Their most-cited work, "Jelly-Z: swimming performance and analysis of twisted and coiled polymer (TCP) actuated jellyfish soft robot" (2023, 34 citations), introduces a novel soft robot that mimics jellyfish propulsion using twisted and coiled polymer actuators. This contribution addresses a critical challenge in marine exploration: designing silent, environmentally friendly robots capable of monitoring over 70% of Earth’s water-covered surface without disturbing natural habitats. By replacing traditional rigid components with soft, compliant materials, Jin’s research advances the efficiency and biomimicry of underwater robots, offering a pathway toward more adaptive and sustainable ocean monitoring tools. Their work bridges materials science, mechanical engineering, and marine biology, demonstrating how soft actuators can replicate complex biological movements. Jin’s achievements highlight the potential of bioinspired design to revolutionize environmental sensing and exploration, making their research highly relevant for students and engineers interested in soft robotics, biomimetics, and sustainable technology.