Haotian Yang

Guangdong University of Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology

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Haotian Yang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bio-inspired robotics and micro-manipulation technologies. His work draws profound inspiration from nature, particularly from the burrowing mechanics of moles, to solve complex challenges in extraterrestrial exploration. Yang’s most influential contribution is the development of a mole-inspired robot that uses specialized forelimbs to burrow through planetary soil, such as lunar regolith. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize in-situ planetary science by enabling the creation of small caves for instrument placement or direct soil analysis, bypassing the need for heavy drilling equipment. His foundational paper on this topic has already garnered 14 citations, signaling strong interest from the space robotics community. In parallel, Yang has advanced the field of optoelectronic tweezers (OETs), developing a high-compatibility manipulation method for the parallel, in-situ isolation of microalgal cells. This work is critical for high-purity cell selection in environmental monitoring, aquaculture, and bioenergy. By bridging macro-scale robotic burrowing with micro-scale cellular manipulation, Yang demonstrates a rare versatility, making him a rising figure in both planetary exploration and bioengineering.