Papers
45
Total Citations
834
H-Index
15
About
Wenlong Zhang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, wearable assistive technologies, and human-robot interaction. His work spans several interconnected domains, including soft pneumatic actuators, exosuits for rehabilitation, aerial robotics, and safe collaborative robot systems. Zhang's most influential contribution, "Design and Computational Modeling of Fabric Soft Pneumatic Actuators for Wearable Assistive Devices" (2020, 168 citations), established a foundational framework for designing compliant, body-safe actuators that have reshaped biomedical robotics. His research on soft inflatable exosuits addresses real-world rehabilitation challenges, particularly for lower extremity gait assistance in aging populations, a theme underscored by his widely cited 2018 review of neurorehabilitation automation. Beyond wearables, Zhang has advanced human-robot collaboration safety through predictive motion modeling, enabling collision-free robot trajectories in dynamic environments. His more recent work extends into aerial soft robotics and surgical systems, reflecting a remarkably broad yet coherent research vision. With over 500 cumulative citations across his top publications, Zhang's contributions are shaping the future of assistive technology, rehabilitation engineering, and intelligent robotic systems that work safely alongside humans.
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- 8Towards reconfigurable and flexible multirotors35 citations · 2021
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- 10Optics-guided Robotic System for Dental Implant Surgery34 citations · 2022