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Yongcheng He is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of soft robotics and smart materials, specializing in the development of bioinspired artificial muscles and photoactuators. His work centers on creating advanced soft actuators that mimic the fibrous structure and dynamic functionality of natural skeletal muscles, with a particular focus on liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) optical fiber systems. He’s most notable contribution is the invention of optical fiber waveguiding soft photoactuators capable of giant, reversible shape changes—a breakthrough that has garnered 23 citations and opened new possibilities for applications in medicine, engineering, and oceanography. He further advanced the field by demonstrating multimodal actuation and precise control in LCE optical fiber artificial muscles (12 citations), enabling multidirectional movement and delicate manipulation in confined spaces. His innovative strategy for achieving switchable photothermal conversion efficiency (10 citations) allows for reprogrammable actuation, significantly reducing the time required to reconfigure soft robots. Through these achievements, He has established himself as a leading figure in creating smarter, more versatile soft robotic systems that bridge the gap between artificial and biological muscle performance.