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Yaliang Wang is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on the critical challenge of balance and stability in humanoid and bipedal robots. His primary research areas include compliance control, push recovery, and standing balance for position-controlled robots operating under unknown external disturbances. Wang’s most influential contribution is his 2014 paper on compliance control for standing maintenance, which has garnered 21 citations. This work addresses a fundamental limitation of traditional ZMP control by integrating it with Center of Mass (CoM) control, enabling more robust and responsive stabilization for humanoid robots. He further advanced the field with his 2015 study on push recovery for under-actuated bipeds using the hip strategy, a key mechanism for maintaining balance after external perturbations. Wang’s research is particularly valuable for real-world applications where robots must withstand unexpected forces. His earlier work also includes innovative contributions to manufacturing, such as the design of a spinning-inflated-gasbag polishing tool for free-form molds, demonstrating a diverse engineering background. Through his systematic approach to robot balance, Wang has helped lay the groundwork for more resilient and practical humanoid robots.