Yage Zhang

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Yage Zhang is a pioneer in the emerging field of soft robotics, with a particular focus on creating ultrasoft, water-based machines. Their landmark 2022 paper, "Aquabots," introduced a revolutionary approach to overcoming the fundamental deformability constraints that have long limited soft robots in confined spaces. By leveraging aqueous two-phase systems, Zhang developed a method to print water-in-water constructs that self-assemble through phase separation, producing robots with unprecedented softness and adaptability. This work, which has already garnered 28 citations, opens new possibilities for navigating narrow biological environments, such as blood vessels or digestive tracts, where traditional elastomer-based robots fail. Zhang's contributions bridge materials science and bioengineering, offering a transformative platform for targeted drug delivery and minimally invasive surgery. Their innovative use of aqueous self-assembly marks a significant departure from conventional solid elastomers, positioning Zhang as a leading voice in next-generation, biocompatible robotics.