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Wenliang Guo is a leading researcher in medical robotics, with a primary focus on developing intelligent systems for infectious disease diagnosis and control. His most impactful work centers on the clinical application of oropharyngeal swab robots, a critical innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guo’s major contribution is the design and validation of a remotely controlled swab sampling robot that minimizes direct contact between medical staff and infected patients, thereby reducing the risk of viral transmission. His seminal 2020 paper, "Clinical application of an intelligent oropharyngeal swab robot," has garnered 89 citations, underscoring its significance in pandemic response. He further refined this technology in a 2022 study, detailing a remotely controlled system that meets five key clinical requirements for safety and efficacy. To enhance the robot’s autonomy, Guo also pioneered the use of Mask R-CNN for image segmentation of the oral cavity during swab sampling, a foundational step toward fully automated procedures. His work not only addresses an urgent need in COVID-19 prevention but also lays the groundwork for future robotic applications in telemedicine and infection control.