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Junsheng Yu is a leading researcher at the forefront of soft robotics, electronic skin, and neuromorphic sensory systems, with a focus on creating intelligent, skin-integrated electronics for human-machine interfaces. His major contributions include pioneering the development of wireless electronic skin for robotic virtual reality (VR) control, a breakthrough work cited over 284 times that addresses critical needs in teleoperation and infectious disease prevention. Yu has also advanced the field through origami-inspired folding assembly of dielectric elastomers for programmable soft robots, enabling low-cost, three-dimensional robotic structures. His stretchable, skin-conformable neuromorphic systems for tactile sensory recognition, with 46 citations, demonstrate low-energy, highly efficient artificial tactile perception. Additionally, Yu's muscle-inspired soft robots using bilateral dielectric elastomer actuators and ultrahigh sensitive paper-based pressure sensors for intelligent thermotherapy showcase his versatility in creating practical, bioinspired devices. His recent work on biomimetic neuromorphic sensory systems via electrolyte gated transistors further solidifies his impact in merging sensing technology with artificial intelligence. With over 400 total citations across his most-cited works, Yu's innovative research is shaping the future of soft robotics, wearable electronics, and human-machine interaction, making him a pivotal figure in next-generation intelligent systems.