Le Zong

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Zoology

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Le Zong is a rising figure in the field of bioinspired robotics, with a primary research focus on insect locomotion mechanisms and the development of agile, nature-inspired robots. Their work bridges biomechanics and engineering, exploring how specialized anatomical structures in insects can be translated into novel robotic capabilities. A major contribution is the discovery of a "self-locking mechanism" in the frog-legged beetle *Sagra femorata*, which explains how the insect’s enlarged hind legs achieve extraordinary stability and power during jumping. This finding, published in 2024 and already garnering 5 citations, provides a foundational blueprint for designing more efficient and controllable jumping robots. Building on this, Zong developed a "Flea Beetle-Inspired Combustion-Powered Jumping Robot" in 2025, demonstrating a practical application of insect biomechanics to achieve high-performance, explosive motion in a robotic platform. Though early in their career, Zong’s work is already attracting attention for its innovative integration of biological principles and robotic design, promising significant advances in the field of agile, insect-scale robotics.