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Mingdong Tang is a leading researcher in the field of autonomous robotic systems for electrical power infrastructure, with a primary focus on hot-line working robots for high-voltage substations. His work addresses the critical challenge of performing maintenance and assembly tasks on live electrical equipment without power shutdowns, significantly enhancing both operational safety and economic efficiency. Tang’s major contributions include the development of the DCBot, an autonomous hot-line working robot for 110 kV substations, and a pioneering dual manipulator system designed for aloft assembly of connection fittings. His research has established safe control strategies and working space planning methodologies to protect robots and operators in strong electric fields, tackling the compact spatial constraints of modern intelligent substations. With over 28 citations across his most influential papers, Tang’s work has laid the groundwork for practical, reliable robotic solutions that replace dangerous manual operations. His notable achievements include designing the ICBot platform and advancing assembly strategies that ensure both precision and safety, making him a key figure in the evolution of smart grid maintenance technology.