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Cunbo Zhuang is a leading researcher in robotic manufacturing and intelligent automation, with a focus on advancing the capabilities of industrial robots for complex, contact-rich tasks. His primary research areas include robotic cleaning, process parameter optimization, and the development of digital twin workshops for sustainable manufacturing. Zhuang’s major contributions lie in creating systematic, data-driven approaches to automate tasks traditionally reliant on human expertise. He pioneered methods for automatically learning optimal operation parameters—such as tool speed and applied force—for robotic mechanical scrubbing, significantly reducing the need for physical experiments. His work on planning algorithms for multi-setup, multi-pass robotic cleaning on curved surfaces has been foundational, enabling robots to handle intricate, non-repetitive tasks with precision. With over 36 citations across his most-cited papers, his research has practical implications for lights-out factories, where he also explores the integration of process control and smart sensors for fully unmanned production. Notably, his recent work on energy footprint models for digital twin workshops addresses the critical challenge of low-carbon operation, positioning him at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing innovation. Zhuang’s research is essential reading for engineers and researchers aiming to bridge the gap between robotic automation and real-world industrial applications.