Yingqi Xu

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Yingqi Xu is a rising leader in the field of soft robotics and bioinspired actuation, with a focus on developing autonomous, self-sustaining systems for micro-scale applications. Their research centers on integrating advanced materials—such as MXenes—with novel electrostatic and phototropic mechanisms to create soft actuators that can oscillate, locomote, and adapt without continuous external control. Xu’s most-cited work, “MXene‐Based Soft Actuators With Phototropic Self‐Sustained Oscillation for Versatile Applications in Micro Robotics” (2024, 34 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach to achieving persistent, light-driven motion, enabling miniature robots to perform complex tasks autonomously. This contribution has quickly gained attention for its potential to revolutionize micro-robotics in fields like medicine and environmental monitoring. In their more recent study, “Seal‐Bioinspired Electrostatic Oscillation‐Based Soft Robot with Light Tunable Locomotion” (2025, 4 citations), Xu draws inspiration from biological seals to design a soft robot with tunable motion, further demonstrating their ability to merge biomimicry with material innovation. With a growing citation record and a clear trajectory toward impactful, application-driven research, Yingqi Xu is shaping the future of soft robotics through elegant, nature-inspired design.