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Hansheng Feng is a leading researcher in the field of fusion energy robotics, specializing in the design and deployment of articulated robotic systems for in-vessel inspection and maintenance in tokamak reactors. His major contributions center on the development of the EAST Articulated Maintenance Arm (EAMA) and the Articulated Inspection Arm (AIA), pioneering robotic solutions that operate in the extreme vacuum and radiation environments of fusion devices. Feng’s work has been instrumental in advancing remote handling capabilities, with his most-cited paper, “Conceptual design main progress of EAST Articulated Maintenance Arm (EAMA) system” (2016, 52 citations), laying the groundwork for these systems. He has also made notable strides in integrating computer vision and visual servo control to enhance robotic precision, as seen in his studies on visual servo simulation and calibration of laser diagnostic systems. His research has achieved practical impact through successful deployments on both EAST and WEST tokamaks, with his 2018 paper on WEST regular in-vessel inspections (11 citations) demonstrating real-world application. Feng’s achievements underscore his role in enabling safer, more efficient maintenance of next-generation fusion reactors, making him a key figure in fusion robotics.