Zicao Peng
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Zicao Peng is pioneering the co-design of multifunctional soft robots, an emerging field where materials, structures, and systems are synergistically integrated to create machines that are as adaptable as they are resilient. His most cited work, a 2026 perspective piece, has already garnered 3 citations—a strong signal of its influence in a nascent domain. In this landmark review, Peng synthesizes recent breakthroughs in bio-inspired design and material programmability, arguing that the future of soft robotics lies not in optimizing individual components, but in orchestrating their collective evolution. By framing the challenge as a co-design problem, he provides a roadmap for engineers to build robots that can safely navigate unstructured environments, from deep-sea exploration to surgical assistance. Peng’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between materials science and systems engineering, offering a unified language for researchers across disciplines. His work is already shaping how next-generation soft robots are conceived, promising a future where machines are not just soft, but truly intelligent in their compliance.
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