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Xuanming Lu is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics, with a focus on bioinspired design, multi-material 3D printing, and intelligent actuation systems. His work bridges the gap between biological mimicry and practical engineering, particularly through the development of soft robotic tongues and grippers that replicate complex human movements. Lu’s most cited paper, "A soft robotic finger with self-powered triboelectric curvature sensor based on multi-material 3D printing" (2020, 84 citations), introduces a groundbreaking integration of sensing and actuation, enabling soft robots to perceive their own deformation without external power—a key step toward autonomous, energy-efficient systems. His earlier research on a bioinspired soft tongue, actuated by compressed air networks and controlled via closed-loop pneumatic systems, has applications in medical science and food engineering, demonstrating how soft robotics can model human physiology. More recently, Lu has advanced variable stiffness soft grippers for flexible manufacturing, using multi-material 3D printing to create reinforced structures that adapt to customized production demands. With a citation count exceeding 90, his contributions are shaping the future of soft, adaptive, and sensor-rich robotic systems.