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Yucheng Bian is a rising researcher in the field of soft robotics and microfluidics, with a focus on developing advanced, remotely controlled actuators for precise liquid and object manipulation. Their major contributions lie in the design and fabrication of bio-inspired, magnetically and optically driven soft systems. Bian’s pioneering work on the “Magnetism-Actuated Superhydrophobic Flexible Microclaw” (2021, 17 citations) introduced a novel strategy for spatial microdroplet maneuvering, enabling cross-species control and overcoming the limitations of rigid, confined platforms. This work has significant implications for lab-on-a-chip technologies and biomedical applications. More recently, Bian’s research on “All-optical driven soft crawler with complex motion capabilities” (2024, 13 citations) has pushed the boundaries of millimeter-scale soft actuators, achieving intricate, programmable locomotion without physical tethers. This innovation holds promise for future applications in search and rescue, targeted drug delivery, and human-assistive devices. Through these achievements, Yucheng Bian is establishing a reputation for creating versatile, untethered soft robots that bridge fundamental materials science with practical, real-world challenges.