Xiaoyang Kang
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About
Xiaoyang Kang is a pioneering roboticist whose research bridges surgical robotics, neural interfaces, and rehabilitation technology. His most impactful work centers on developing flexible, tendon-driven continuum manipulators for minimally invasive surgery—exemplified by the FIORA system (35 citations), an eight-degree-of-freedom robot designed to overcome the rigidity and "chopstick effect" of conventional laparoscopic tools. This innovation promises unprecedented dexterity and internal extension during procedures. Beyond surgery, Kang has made significant contributions to bio-robotics and neural engineering. He developed implantable electrode arrays with platinum black coatings to stimulate fish brains (25 citations), enabling control of locomotion in crucian carp—a foundational step toward brain-computer interfaces for animal-robot hybrids. His work also extends to soft rehabilitation robotics, designing multi-mode hand exoskeletons for stroke patients, and to surgical sensing, with a miniature six-dimensional force/moment sensor for haptic feedback. Additionally, his FABRIKv inverse kinematics solver (2023) addresses the complex motion planning of continuum robots, enhancing their clinical viability. With a portfolio spanning neural stimulation, surgical dexterity, and patient rehabilitation, Kang is shaping the future of intelligent, minimally invasive medical systems.
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