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Yan Wang is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans robotics, teleoperation systems, and minimally invasive surgical applications. Most prominently recognized for contributions to haptic-based teleoperation, Wang's 2018 paper on master-slave motion mapping for space exploration — garnering 61 citations — introduced a groundbreaking framework combining specially designed haptic joysticks with a hybrid motion mapping method and advanced haptic feedback rendering. This work addressed critical challenges in remotely controlling large-scale robotic systems in extreme environments, representing a significant leap forward in human-robot interaction for space applications. Wang has also made meaningful contributions to the medical robotics domain, with research comparing robotic and laparoscopic approaches to major hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma. This 2022 clinical study, already accumulating 19 citations, provides valuable short-term outcome data that informs surgical decision-making in oncological hepatic procedures — bridging engineering innovation with real-world clinical practice. Across these domains, Wang demonstrates a rare capacity to connect fundamental robotics research with applied, high-stakes environments, whether in outer space or the operating theater. This interdisciplinary impact makes Wang a compelling figure for students interested in robotics, human-machine interfaces, and surgical technology.
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