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Stefano Palagi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioinspired robotics, soft robotics, and microrobotics, whose work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how biological principles can be translated into innovative robotic systems. His highly cited review "Bioinspired Microrobots" (2018, 697 citations) established him as a leading voice in the field, synthesizing how nature-derived designs enable breakthrough capabilities at small scales. Palagi's research spans an impressive range, from earthworm-inspired soft robots capable of peristaltic locomotion through granular media and subterranean environments, to acoustically propelled wireless microrobots and auxetic metamaterial-based designs that elegantly simplify actuation and control. His exploration of micro- and nanorobots navigating complex biological fluids further underscores his commitment to biomedical applications. More recently, his contributions to animate materials and 3D-printed muscular architectures signal a forward-looking vision for programmable, adaptive matter. With publications spanning fabrication, locomotion strategies, and stimuli-responsive materials, Palagi's body of work bridges fundamental science and real-world engineering challenges, making him an essential reference for students and researchers pursuing the next generation of intelligent, nature-inspired robotic systems.