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Zonggui Xu is a researcher in soft robotics, with a focus on bio-inspired design and pneumatic actuation. His work draws inspiration from natural structures such as elephant trunks and octopus brachiopods to develop flexible, adaptable robotic systems for applications in agricultural harvesting, domestic service, and medical rehabilitation. Xu’s major contributions include the design and modeling of novel long-arm bio-soft robots and humanoid soft robotic hands, addressing challenges like bending, wrinkling, and stiffness control. His most-cited paper, “Pneumatic bio-soft robot module: Structure, elongation and experiment” (2017), has garnered 11 citations, reflecting its foundational role in the field. Other notable works, such as “Modeling and experimental research on bending and wrinkling of long-arm bio-soft robot” (6 citations) and “Bending model of a novel long-arm biomimetic robot” (3 citations), further demonstrate his systematic approach to soft robot mechanics. Xu’s research advances the understanding of multi-cavity, multi-segment coupled structures, offering promising pathways for creating safer, more dexterous robots that can interact gently with living organisms and delicate environments.