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Yuyan Qi is a rising researcher in soft robotics and pneumatic actuation, focusing on developing high-performance, flexible systems that bridge the gap between compliance and precision. Their major contributions center on advancing McKibben artificial muscles, including a contraction length feedback method that enhances control accuracy for these widely used actuators. Qi also tackles oscillation suppression in particle robotic arms through stiffness and damping regulation, improving stability in dynamic environments. Their work on a pneumatic flexible linear actuator, inspired by snake swallowing, addresses the critical trade-off between output force, driving distance, and safety in soft robots. With over 45 citations across their most-cited papers, Qi’s research has practical impact, as seen in studies on end positioning accuracy for soft arms under varying loads and the development of multimode, rigid-flexible coupling pneumatic motors that offer both continuous rotation and stepper modes. Notably, their 2024 paper on a rigid-flexible coupling oscillator for autonomous robots introduces a compact design that overcomes traditional limitations in oscillation frequency and output power. Qi’s innovative approach to integrating rigidity with flexibility positions them as a key contributor to next-generation soft robotic systems, inspiring students and researchers exploring the frontiers of human-machine interaction.