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Yukun Xiao is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of energy storage, soft robotics, and human-machine interfaces. His most impactful work includes the development of a seamlessly integrated micro-supercapacitor and wireless charging device, achieving ultrahigh energy density and capacitance (200 citations). This innovation enables moveable, self-charging electronics, a critical step toward truly autonomous wearable devices. Xiao also engineered a large-scale spinning method for knittable hydrogel fibers, imparting environmental responsiveness for soft robots and shape-memory electronics (117 citations). This work overcomes longstanding challenges in mechanical vulnerability and scalability, opening pathways for weavable intelligent systems. More recently, Xiao has advanced humanoid electronic-skin technology for the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) and body-coupled natural interactive interfaces, targeting immersive 2D and 3D perception for the metaverse. His contributions bridge fundamental materials science with practical device integration, earning recognition for high-impact, cross-disciplinary innovation. With over 360 citations across his top works, Xiao is shaping the future of flexible, responsive, and interactive electronic systems.