David Yang

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David Yang is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, manipulation, and autonomous systems. His primary focus lies in deformable and fragile object manipulation—a critical bottleneck for real-world robotic applications. Yang’s work addresses the immense challenges of sensing, modeling, planning, and controlling robots that interact with soft, pliable, or delicate items, from surgical tissues to fresh produce. His landmark review, “Deformable and Fragile Object Manipulation: A Review and Prospects,” published in 2025, has already garnered early citations, signaling its foundational role in shaping the field. By emphasizing safety and robustness in handling objects that lack rigid structure, Yang’s contributions push beyond traditional industrial automation toward truly adaptive, human-like dexterity. His research is particularly vital for advancing robotic surgery, agricultural automation, and domestic assistance. With a career dedicated to solving one of robotics’ most stubborn challenges, David Yang is helping to unlock the next generation of capable, safe, and intelligent autonomous systems.