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Yihang Wang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, bio-inspired design, and implantable electronics. His work centers on developing sensory robots that seamlessly integrate artificial muscles with electronic skins, drawing direct inspiration from vertebrate biology. Wang’s major contribution is a design strategy that unifies actuation and multifunctional sensing within a single, soft platform—a breakthrough that enables robots to both move and perceive their environment, much like living organisms. His most cited paper, "Skin-inspired, sensory robots for electronic implants" (2024), has garnered 146 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on the field. This work demonstrates how cohesive integration of skeletal muscle-like actuators and skin-like sensors can create robots suitable for electronic implants, opening new avenues for medical devices that interact safely with human tissue. Wang’s research is notable for its potential to transform implantable technologies, offering a path toward robots that can monitor, respond to, and even repair biological systems. His innovative approach positions him as a key figure in advancing soft robotics for biomedical applications.