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Yingxi Xie is a rising innovator at the intersection of flexible electronics and advanced energy storage, whose work is shaping the future of soft robotics and wearable sensors. Her research centers on laser-induced graphene (LIG) technology, where she has made pivotal contributions to both high-voltage microsupercapacitors and electronic skin. In her most cited work (101 citations), Xie pioneered the first flexible high-voltage microsupercapacitor using a planar in-series LIG architecture, a critical advancement for powering robots and dielectric elastomers. She further demonstrated a novel LIG-based electronic skin capable of simultaneously sensing and distinguishing strain and temperature, a breakthrough for multifunctional haptics. Her recent innovations include a hair-like flexible airflow sensor for large-area sensing and a novel cycloid tooth profile for harmonic drives, showcasing her versatility from energy devices to precision robotics. With a citation trajectory that underscores the growing demand for flexible, high-performance systems, Xie’s work is laying the groundwork for next-generation autonomous systems and human-machine interfaces.