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Boyue Zhang is a pioneering researcher in the field of visuotactile sensing and robotic manipulation, with a focus on developing high-resolution, biomimetic tactile sensors for dexterous robotic hands. Their major contributions center on the GelStereo sensor family, which leverages multi-medium refractive calibration and stereo vision to achieve precise 3D contact shape measurement on curved surfaces—a critical advancement over traditional flat-contact sensors. Zhang’s work includes the GelStereo BioTip, a self-calibrating, soft fingertip sensor designed for seamless integration into multifinger grippers, and the GelStereo Tip, a spherical sensor enabling complex screwing manipulations. They also developed the GelStereo Gripper, a low-cost parallel gripper with high-resolution tactile feedback for adaptive grasping. With over 26 citations across their top papers, Zhang’s innovations address key challenges in robotic dexterity, such as bulky sensor designs and limited contact geometries, paving the way for more human-like manipulation. Their research is particularly notable for its practical, low-cost approach, making advanced tactile sensing accessible for real-world robotic applications.