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Dong Ni is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of medical robotics and image-guided intervention, with a primary focus on autonomous ultrasound systems and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His most impactful contribution is the development of a shadow-aware dual-agent framework for robotic spinal sonography, enabling autonomous navigation of an ultrasound probe for standardized spinal imaging—a task traditionally requiring extensive sonographer expertise. This work, published in 2021, has garnered 45 citations, reflecting its significance in advancing autonomous medical imaging. Ni has also made notable contributions to robotic-assisted vascular interventions, including a case report on successful robotic retrieval of inferior vena cava filters after failed endovascular attempts, and a systematic review comparing robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic radical cystectomy for bladder cancer, both accumulating 8 citations each. Additionally, his work on a remote intelligent assisted diagnosis system for hepatic echinococcosis demonstrates his commitment to expanding access to diagnostic technologies. Through these achievements, Dong Ni is advancing the frontier of robotic autonomy in clinical settings, promising safer, more reproducible procedures and reduced operator dependence.