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Wenrui Gao is a leading researcher in the field of robotics for hazardous environments, with a focus on developing autonomous systems for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) response. His work centers on creating mobile manipulators and rescue robots capable of operating in extreme conditions where human intervention is impossible. Gao’s major contributions include the design of radiation-hardened robotic systems, as demonstrated in his 2019 study on irradiation testing for mobile rescue robots in nuclear environments, which has garnered 11 citations. He also pioneered a tracked robot for biochemical sampling tasks (2017, 9 citations), featuring dynamic motion planning and autonomous modules. His most cited work, "Robot Protection in the Hazardous Environments" (2017, 14 citations), provides a comprehensive framework for CBRNE mission robotics. Notably, his 2023 study on robotic search strategies for multi-radiation sources in unknown environments represents a significant advancement in autonomous hazard detection. With a cumulative impact of over 40 citations, Gao’s research is instrumental in making hazardous environment operations safer and more efficient, bridging the gap between robotic capability and real-world disaster response needs.