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Dr. Mingrui Wang is a pioneering researcher in the field of autonomous robotics for electric power systems, with a primary focus on substation inspection and live-working robots for smart grid applications. His most influential work, "SmartGuard: An autonomous robotic system for inspecting substation equipment" (2011, 47 citations), introduced a fully autonomous robotic platform that revolutionized unmanned substation operations, addressing the industry's critical need for safe, efficient, and remote equipment monitoring. This foundational contribution has become a cornerstone reference for subsequent research in power system robotics. Dr. Wang further advanced the field by developing a dual-arm live-working robot system for 10kV distribution power systems, detailed in his 2021 paper, which tackled the complex mechanical design and finite element analysis challenges inherent in high-voltage live-line tasks. His complementary work on terminal live installation tools for robot operations (2021) introduced innovative sensor-integrated structures to enhance safety and precision during distribution work. Collectively, Dr. Wang’s research has directly shaped the transition toward automated, risk-free power grid maintenance, with his SmartGuard system representing a landmark achievement in the integration of robotics and energy infrastructure.