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Jihong Wang is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotics and smart materials, with a primary focus on inspection robots for high-voltage power transmission lines and wearable sensing technologies. Wang’s major contributions include the development of a novel crawler-type inspection robot, detailed in their highly cited 2010 paper (17 citations), which introduced a three-arm mechanical structure with a balance mechanism for navigating power lines. This work laid the foundation for autonomous line fault detection, complemented by an expert control strategy (2012, 4 citations) that enabled rule-based obstacle crossing—a critical step toward remote, automated inspections. More recently, Wang has advanced into wearable electronics, co-authoring a 2024 study on super-elastic, multifunctional core-sheath EGaIn fibers (5 citations) for motion detection and electrophysiologic monitoring. This work demonstrates a shift toward integrating robotics principles with flexible materials for health and human-machine interface applications. With a growing citation impact, Wang’s research bridges industrial robotics and cutting-edge wearable tech, offering practical solutions for infrastructure maintenance and personalized monitoring. Their interdisciplinary approach continues to inspire innovations in autonomous systems and smart textiles.