Papers
12
Total Citations
225
H-Index
7
About
Qingxiang Zhao is a leading researcher in soft continuum robotics, with a focus on designing, modeling, and controlling flexible manipulators for minimally invasive surgery and constrained environments. His major contributions include pioneering work on verticalized-tip trajectory tracking for surgical blood suction automation, shape estimation under external payloads, and constrained motion planning for cable-driven soft robots. Zhao has also advanced magnetic continuum robots with diverse deformation modes and developed dual-segment designs enabling continuous rotational motion along the backbone—a feature rare in continuum robotics. His work on proprioceptive force sensing and visual servoing for neurosurgical biopsy robots demonstrates a commitment to translating soft robotics into clinical practice. With over 220 citations across his top papers, Zhao’s research is widely recognized for its practical impact, including innovations in pipe-climbing and welding groove cutting robots. His achievements highlight a unique blend of theoretical modeling, sensor integration, and application-driven design, making him a key figure in the next generation of soft robotic systems for medical and industrial use.
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- 10A Soft-Rigid Air-Propelled Pipe-Climbing Robot5 citations · 2021