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Dongbiao Zhao is a pioneering researcher in biomimetic robotics and intelligent control systems, with a career spanning over two decades. His most celebrated contribution is the design and experimental validation of a biomimetic robotic fish inspired by the freshwater stingray, a work that has garnered 56 citations and demonstrates his ability to translate biological locomotion into engineering solutions. Zhao’s research also delves into advanced control strategies for complex robotic systems, notably developing a robust controller for a 3-DOF parallel robot driven by pneumatic muscle actuators (PMAs). By introducing a nominal stiffness model to simplify the inherently nonlinear PMA dynamics, he achieved efficient and stable robot control—a contribution cited 16 times. Earlier in his career, he proposed a fuzzy variable-structure-adaptive control design for robot manipulators, laying groundwork for adaptive robotics. His work extends to mobile robot navigation using stereo vision, where he innovated a method to segment road images into road and obstacle regions using normalized RGB values, addressing real-time challenges. Zhao’s diverse portfolio also includes waveform control algorithms for robotic stingray fins and hopping robots powered by gas fuel, showcasing his versatility. With a focus on bridging biological inspiration and practical control, Zhao’s research continues to influence the fields of soft robotics, underwater vehicles, and adaptive automation.