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About
Minghui Yao is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotic surgery, biomedical engineering, and human-robot interaction. Their major contributions center on advancing minimally invasive cardiac procedures, particularly through the development and long-term validation of totally robotic atrial septal defect (ASD) closure. Yao’s landmark 2014 study, with 63 citations, reported a seven-year single-institution experience demonstrating the safety and efficacy of this technique, establishing a benchmark for robotic cardiac repair. Their 2015 work (42 citations) further showed that robotic myxoma excision significantly improves postoperative quality of life compared to conventional surgery, highlighting patient-centered outcomes. Beyond clinical applications, Yao explores novel energy harvesting for medical devices, as seen in their 2024 paper on a self-powered underwater glider using a hybrid nanogenerator (14 citations), and investigates the psychological dimensions of robotics, examining how robot transparency and anthropomorphism influence employee trust and acceptance (2025, 4 citations). This diverse portfolio—from long-term surgical follow-ups to cutting-edge energy systems and human-robot dynamics—demonstrates Yao’s commitment to making robotic technologies safer, more effective, and more socially integrated. Their work continues to shape both surgical practice and the broader field of autonomous systems.
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