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Liqiang Zhong is a robotics and automation researcher whose work centers on the design, control, and deployment of intelligent robotic systems for high-voltage power infrastructure. His research addresses one of the field's most pressing challenges: replacing human workers in dangerous electrical environments through sophisticated robotic solutions. Zhong has made notable contributions to high-voltage live-line working robots, including the development of a 10kV distribution network operation robot system and an ultra-high voltage insulator cleaning and detection robot, demonstrating a consistent commitment to worker safety and grid reliability. His work extends to GIS pipeline inspection robots, transmission line maintenance systems, and substation inspection planning — covering much of the critical infrastructure lifecycle. A recurring theme across his publications is intelligent path planning and task decomposition; his application of improved ISODATA algorithms to substation inspection scheduling reflects a drive to bring autonomy and efficiency to robotic operations. With publications spanning 2015 to 2022 and accumulating citations across multiple robotics and power systems venues, Zhong's portfolio represents a focused and practical body of work that bridges mechanical design, motion planning, and real-world energy sector applications.