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Zhipeng Xu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of space robotics, soft robotics, and swarm intelligence. His work addresses critical challenges in autonomous systems, from orbital construction to adaptive manipulation in complex environments. Xu’s most influential contribution, “A Survey of Space Robotic Technologies for On-Orbit Assembly” (98 citations), establishes a foundational framework for using robots to build large space structures like stations and telescopes. He has also advanced soft robotics through innovative designs such as the variable structure pneumatic soft robot (73 citations), which actively expands to grasp irregular objects, and the multimodal soft robot using bionic omnidirectional bending actuators (47 citations) for enhanced environmental adaptability. In swarm robotics, Xu developed stigmergy-based mechanisms for dynamic target searching (34 citations) and multi-target search strategies using particle swarm optimization (24 citations). His recent work on soft reconfigurable logic gates with high-frequency electrical switching (2025) pushes the boundaries of stretchable electronics for macroscopic soft robots. With over 285 total citations and a growing portfolio spanning space technologies, soft actuators, and distributed navigation, Xu’s research is shaping the future of autonomous, adaptable robotic systems for extreme environments.