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Yonghua Lu is a leading researcher in soft robotics and wearable assistive technologies, with a focus on developing flexible, human-friendly robotic systems for rehabilitation and motion enhancement. His work centers on the design and control of soft actuators, exoskeletons, and supernumerary robotic limbs, addressing critical challenges in human-robot interaction. Lu’s major contributions include pioneering robust control strategies for pneumatic muscle actuators (PMAs) in parallel robots, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2017 paper (16 citations), which established a nominal stiffness model for precise, safe operation. He has advanced the field of walking assistance with a variable stiffness exosuit (2022, 5 citations) that reduces bulk and improves wearability, and introduced a soft supernumerary robotic limb using fiber-reinforced actuators (2024, 3 citations) for enhanced flexibility and comfort. His work on soft exoskeletons driven by human motion intention (2023, 2 citations) further underscores his commitment to intuitive, adaptive control. With a growing citation impact across these innovative studies, Lu is shaping the future of soft, lightweight assistive devices that seamlessly integrate with the human body, offering promising solutions for rehabilitation and daily mobility.