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Pengcheng Huang is a leading figure in the development of robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery (MIS), with a particular focus on remote center-of-motion (RCM) parallel manipulators. His foundational work on type synthesis established a new family of RCM parallel manipulators that use fixed linear actuators, offering significant advantages in stiffness, reduced moving mass, and higher load capacity—critical attributes for precise surgical tasks. Huang’s contributions extend from theoretical design to practical implementation, as demonstrated by his modeling, design, and experimental validation of an RCM parallel manipulator for needle insertion. Beyond rigid mechanisms, he has also explored soft robotics, proposing a flexible pneumatic robotic actuator (FPA) that draws inspiration from biological systems to achieve deformable, highly adaptable motion. His most-cited papers, including the landmark 2017 study on type synthesis (41 citations) and the 2017 needle insertion work (31 citations), underscore his impact on advancing robot-assisted surgery. By bridging rigid and soft robotic paradigms, Huang continues to shape the future of surgical robotics, making procedures safer, more precise, and less invasive.