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Chenggang Yuan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, smart materials, and biomedical engineering, whose work has significantly advanced the development of intelligent, adaptive robotic systems. His research focuses on soft actuators, self-sensing technologies, energy harvesting, and rehabilitation robotics — fields where his contributions have earned him over 460 citations across a decade of impactful scholarship. Yuan's most influential work examines soft actuators and robotic devices for rehabilitation and assistance (189 citations), demonstrating how compliant, human-friendly machines can revolutionize assistive healthcare. He has also made substantial contributions to energy-autonomous robotics, co-authoring a widely recognized study (133 citations) on triboelectric and piezoelectric nanogenerators as self-powered solutions for next-generation soft machines. His innovative integration of carbon fibre-based piezoresistive composites into soft actuators bridges actuation and sensing in a single material framework — a notable engineering achievement. Beyond conventional robotics, Yuan has explored self-healing soft robots, stimuli-responsive polymer actuators, and 3D-printed recyclable robotic systems, reflecting a sustained commitment to durability, sustainability, and biomimicry. His recent work on hydraulic valve monitoring further demonstrates a versatile research portfolio spanning both soft and industrial systems. Yuan's body of work positions him as a key contributor shaping the future of intelligent, resilient robotics.