Yonglong Zhang

Tsinghua University, Tianjin Conservatory of Music

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Yonglong Zhang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and extraterrestrial exploration, with a secondary focus on biomedical engineering. His most impactful work introduces a transformative "soft robotic perspective" for planetary small body exploration, addressing the profound challenge of navigating and operating on asteroids, comets, and small moons. This 2021 paper, with 20 citations, proposes compliant, adaptable robots as a sophisticated alternative to traditional rigid rovers, offering a novel solution for understanding the tens of thousands of celestial bodies near Earth. Zhang’s contribution is critical: he reframes the problem from mere landing to active, safe surface interaction, opening new pathways for in-situ science. Beyond space, his 2024 study on an intelligent acupuncture robot—though early in citation impact—demonstrates his versatility, applying robotic precision to simulate traditional manual acupuncture techniques on miniature pigs. This work bridges ancient medical practice with modern automation. Zhang’s dual focus on soft robotics for extreme environments and medical robotics highlights a career dedicated to solving complex, real-world problems through adaptive, bio-inspired design.