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Yon Visell is a leading researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, haptics, and wearable technology, where his work is redefining how machines interact with the human body and the physical world. His major contributions span the design of novel soft actuators and sensors, including miniature electromagnetic actuators (201 citations) and fluidic fabric muscle sheets (151 citations), which enable conformable, safe, and highly functional robotic systems. Visell has also made foundational contributions to understanding haptic perception, notably through his study of cutaneous vibration patterns during whole-hand interactions (169 citations), which informs the design of more intuitive tactile interfaces. His work on soft, wearable robotics and haptics (156 citations) has been widely recognized as a key reference in the field, outlining technologies, trends, and emerging applications. Visell’s innovations extend to soft grippers that combine shape conformation, bioinspired adhesion, and suction (139 citations), demonstrating efficient grasping without anthropomorphic constraints. With over 1,000 total citations across his most-cited works, Visell’s research is not only highly cited but also practically impactful, advancing applications in healthcare, assistive devices, and human-robot interaction. His achievements include developing stretchable conductive microtubules for wearable electronics and peristaltic soft robots for compression therapy, underscoring his commitment to translating fundamental science into real-world solutions.