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Yabin Zhang is a leading researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, bioinspired materials, and biomedical engineering. His work focuses on developing intelligent hydrogel actuators and miniature robots that can navigate complex biological environments, with particular emphasis on gastrointestinal tract delivery and oil spill remediation. Zhang’s major contributions include pioneering bioinspired hydrogel actuators for soft robotics (172 citations), advancing micro- and nano-robot tracking and localization technologies for in vivo applications (103 citations), and creating innovative designs such as hydrophobic soft cone-assisted rolling robots inspired by sea urchins. His research also extends to sustainable robotics, examining how robot applications affect corporate environmental, social, and governance performance. Notable achievements include the development of a tri-modal adhesion switchable hydrogel and a solar-powered miniature robot for on-site oil spill treatment under magnetic steering. With a growing citation impact exceeding 280 total citations across his most-cited works, Zhang’s interdisciplinary approach bridges materials science, robotics, and sustainability, offering transformative solutions for medical interventions and environmental challenges.