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Wenyong Liu is a prominent researcher at the intersection of medical robotics and orthopaedic surgery, with expertise spanning surgical automation, image-guided navigation, and robot-assisted procedures. His work has fundamentally advanced the precision and safety of complex surgical interventions, particularly in orthopaedic trauma and spinal surgery. Liu's most impactful contribution examines the use of the TiRobot™ system for percutaneous sacroiliac screw placement, a technically demanding procedure prone to malposition — a study that has garnered 106 citations and established a benchmark for robot-assisted orthopaedic fixation. His broader portfolio demonstrates a sustained commitment to translating robotic innovation into clinical practice, encompassing fluoroscopy-based navigation for pedicle screw fixation and intramedullary nail locking, steerable biopsy needle systems with real-time tissue monitoring, and passive/active hybrid robots for trauma surgery. Liu has also pioneered autonomous surgical task systems, including robots for incision stapling, soft tissue cutting, and oral surgery aspiration — reflecting his vision of reducing surgeon workload through intelligent automation. His contributions to 3D bioprinting from a robotic mechanism perspective further demonstrate interdisciplinary reach. With over 220 cumulative citations, Liu's research continues to shape the future of precision surgical robotics.