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Zhenhui Li is a rising star in soft robotics and intelligent materials, whose work centers on creating bio-inspired, physically intelligent systems for manipulation and human-machine interaction. Li’s major contributions include the development of a constrained origami artificial muscle-driven robotic manipulator that uniquely coordinates twisting and grasping motions—a breakthrough for precision object manipulation in soft robotics. This work, published in 2024, has already garnered 14 citations, highlighting its immediate impact. Li further advanced the field with a physically intelligent, multimodal universal soft gripper using granular materials (2025, 9 citations), which overcomes the limitations of single-mode grippers by adapting to unpredictable objects. In parallel, Li pioneered self-powered, raw material-based sensor arrays with minimized signal channels (2024, 3 citations), simplifying manufacturing for human-machine interaction. These achievements demonstrate Li’s ability to merge material innovation with robotic functionality, addressing fundamental challenges in adaptability and efficiency. As an emerging leader, Li’s research promises to redefine how robots interact with the physical world, making them more versatile and intuitive.