Yatong Yao

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Yatong Yao is a leading researcher in robotic micromanipulation for biomedical applications, with a focus on automated cell and embryo handling. Her work addresses critical challenges in cell rotation, aspiration, and microinjection, enabling precise, high-throughput procedures for assisted reproduction, genetic screening, and drug discovery. In her highly cited 2021 paper (28 citations), Yao pioneered an automatic cell rotation method using real-time detection and tracking, significantly improving the efficiency of techniques like intracytoplasmic sperm injection and somatic cell nuclear transfer. She further advanced cell aspiration control in 2022 (15 citations) by developing a dynamic model that accounts for fluid-object interactions inside and outside the micropipette, enhancing positioning accuracy for cell transfer and property measurement. Yao also demonstrated expertise in in vivo models with her 2021 work on robotic cardinal vein microinjection of zebrafish larvae (9 citations), achieving precise 3D positioning for circulatory system delivery—a breakthrough for drug testing. Her contributions bridge robotics, microfluidics, and biology, offering scalable solutions for clinical and research settings. With a growing citation impact, Yao is recognized for transforming delicate manual procedures into reliable automated systems, making her a rising authority in biomedical robotics.