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Yanhu Zhang is a pioneering researcher in bioinspired piezoelectric robotics, specializing in the design and control of miniature, untethered robots that mimic animal locomotion. His major contributions include the development of the T-phage inspired piezoelectric microrobot (2022, 27 citations), which draws from bacteriophage biology to achieve novel actuation, and the untethered ultrasonic robot (U2sonobot, 2024, 14 citations) that imitates a rotatory galloping gait for fast, load-carriable movement. Zhang also created the miniature pole-climbing piezoelectric robot (MPCPR, 2024, 11 citations), inspired by a squirrel’s galloping gait, enabling rapid ascent and load-towing on vertical surfaces. His work integrates dual transducers, onboard circuits, and batteries to achieve resonant vibration-driven locomotion, addressing key challenges in power and control for autonomous microrobots. With over 57 citations across his top papers, Zhang’s bioinspired designs—from deployable structures to pole-climbing mechanisms—demonstrate significant impact in robotics, offering scalable solutions for inspection, exploration, and biomedical applications. His innovative fusion of biology and piezoelectric actuation positions him as a leading figure in advancing miniature robotic systems.