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Youngbin Lee is pioneering the intersection of soft robotics and advanced fiber technologies, with a focus on creating intelligent, wearable systems. His key research areas include magnetically actuated soft robots, shape memory alloy (SMA) textiles, and multifunctional fiber-based actuators. Lee’s major contributions include the development of magnetically actuated fiber-based soft robots, which address challenges in high-throughput fabrication and multi-device control, and the design of SMA-embedded smart clothes for ankle assistance, advancing soft wearable exoskeletons. His work on selectively micro-patternable fibers via in-fiber photolithography overcomes the longitudinal symmetry limits of conventional fibers, enabling denser functional interfaces. Notably, his 2023 paper on magnetic soft robots has garnered 110 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. Lee’s recent integration of microsensors into fibers for autonomously controllable soft actuators represents a significant step toward stable operation in dynamic environments. His innovations hold promise for applications in rehabilitation, assistive devices, and biomedical robotics, establishing him as a leading figure in soft robotics and smart textiles.