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Baosheng Wu is a pioneering researcher in bioinspired soft robotics and deep-sea exploration, whose work has fundamentally reshaped how we approach the challenges of the hadal zone. His most celebrated contribution, the 2021 paper “Self-powered soft robot in the Mariana Trench” (1,134 citations), introduced a revolutionary untethered robot that mimics the pressure-tolerant physiology of deep-sea fish, enabling it to operate at depths exceeding 10,000 meters without a rigid pressure vessel. This breakthrough, powered by a novel dielectric elastomer actuator, demonstrated that soft robots could survive and function in the most extreme environments on Earth. Wu’s subsequent 2023 work, “Bioinspired soft robots for deep-sea exploration” (199 citations), further advanced the field by integrating biomimetic propulsion and sensing, offering a new paradigm for autonomous, lightweight exploration. His research has not only set citation records but also inspired a generation of engineers to look to nature for solutions to deep-sea challenges, earning him recognition as a leader in soft robotics and marine technology.