Papers
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Total Citations
669
H-Index
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About
Xiaotian Zhang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biohybrid robotics, soft robotics, and bioengineering, whose work has fundamentally advanced how living cellular systems can be harnessed to power and control miniature machines. Zhang's most celebrated contributions center on biohybrid locomotion, including groundbreaking work on neuromuscular actuation of biological robots and muscle-driven walking machines — research that has collectively garnered hundreds of citations and reshaped the field. His 2019 study on neuronal control of muscle-powered biohybrid bots (189 citations) marked a landmark step toward autonomous, living machines, while his work on wireless optoelectronics for remote-controlled biological robots (117 citations) demonstrated practical pathways for untethered biohybrid systems. Zhang has also made substantial contributions to computational design and simulation of musculoskeletal architectures, enabling more systematic engineering of complex biological machines. Beyond biohybrid systems, his research spans soft pneumatic robotics, wearable assistive devices, flexible sensing technologies, and energy harvesting through thermoelectric wearables. With over 660 cumulative citations across his most impactful publications, Zhang represents a uniquely interdisciplinary voice bridging mechanical engineering, tissue engineering, and robotics — making his work essential reading for anyone exploring the future of living machines.
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Top Papers
- 1Neuromuscular actuation of biohybrid motile bots189 citations · 2019
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- 4Modeling and simulation of complex dynamic musculoskeletal architectures102 citations · 2019
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- 7A Pipe-Climbing Soft Robot31 citations · 2019
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