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Yingyi Wang is a leading researcher in the field of biomimetic tactile sensing and soft robotics, with a particular focus on developing intelligent systems that bridge the gap between human-machine interaction and advanced material design. Her most impactful work introduces a multifunctional biomimetic tactile system that leverages a novel stick-slip sensing strategy, enabling unprecedented detection of sliding friction—a critical capability often missing in conventional tactile sensors. This breakthrough, published in 2022 and garnering 80 citations, significantly enhances the accuracy and scope of interactions for dexterous robotic hands and smart entertainment applications. Wang has also advanced flexible tactile sensing arrays for hardness recognition, further expanding the sensory capabilities of robotic systems. In the realm of soft actuators, she pioneered the use of hierarchical carbon nanotube-supported conductive metal–organic framework nanosheets to achieve high-strain ionic soft actuators, addressing key challenges in conversion efficiency and large-strain performance. Her work, recognized with growing citation impact, is shaping the future of responsive, human-like robotic interfaces and smart materials.