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Yuan Zhou is a robotics researcher whose work spans medical robotics, agricultural automation, and motion planning. His research has made meaningful contributions to the development of continuum robots — flexible, snake-like systems capable of navigating complex anatomical pathways — with applications in minimally invasive surgery. His work on a two-segment continuum robot for maxillary sinus surgery (2021, 15 citations) and a continuum robotic system for transoral laryngeal surgery (2022, 16 citations) demonstrates his commitment to solving real clinical challenges, where rigid instruments fall short in confined, curved surgical corridors. Beyond the operating room, Zhou has applied robotics to precision agriculture, developing a soft manipulator robot for selective tomato harvesting (2019, 19 citations) that addresses labour shortages and high production costs facing growers. Earlier work on Bézier curve trajectory planning using genetic algorithms reflects his foundational interest in optimizing robot motion in Cartesian space. Collectively, his research bridges intelligent automation across healthcare and agriculture, highlighting a versatile engineering approach. His most-cited papers collectively underscore a career dedicated to practical, human-centered robotic solutions in demanding real-world environments.