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Kangdong Zhao is pioneering the intersection of micro-robotics and acoustic manipulation, with a focus on developing miniature systems for biomedical and underwater applications. His most impactful work, "A Human Microrobot Interface Based on Acoustic Manipulation" (77 citations), addresses the critical challenge of precise, on-demand control of micro/nanorobots for targeted drug delivery and cellular surgery, proposing a practical interface to overcome movement limitations. Zhao's contributions extend to underwater robotics, where his "Novel Piezoelectric Inertial Rotary Motor for Actuating Micro Underwater Vehicles" (74 citations) and "Novel Dual-Rotor Ultrasonic Motor for Underwater Propulsion" (19 citations) offer alternatives to conventional electromagnetic thrusters, enabling high maneuverability and compact designs. He also introduced a "Steerable Miniature Ambulatory Robot Based on Piezoelectric Actuation with a Caltrop-like Structure" (7 citations), which recovers motion after rollovers—a key innovation for robust operation in unpredictable environments. Through these works, Zhao advances micro-robotic propulsion and control, with potential impacts on minimally invasive medicine and autonomous underwater exploration.