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Yanjie Cao is a robotics researcher whose work centers on autonomous navigation, dynamic obstacle avoidance, and industrial inspection systems. Their most significant contribution is an improved Dynamic Window Approach (DWA) algorithm for mobile robot formation, which addresses critical limitations in traditional DWA by incorporating the speed and heading of dynamic obstacles, resulting in enhanced safety and efficiency. This work has already garnered 25 citations since 2024, reflecting its immediate impact on the field. Cao has also advanced robot joint control through a comparative study of friction compensation models, improving positioning accuracy and operational stability. In the industrial domain, they designed a robot vision inspection system for semiconductor metal targets, integrating vision with robotic control for online defect detection. Additionally, Cao developed an assistant algorithm model to help mobile robots navigate concave obstacle areas more efficiently, overcoming the shortcomings of conventional path planning. This body of work demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational control theory to practical applications in manufacturing and autonomous systems, establishing Cao as a rising contributor to intelligent robotics.