Yukun Wang

Zhejiang University, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Yukun Wang is a mechanical engineer and robotics researcher whose work spans continuum robot design and precision mechanical drive systems. His research bridges the gap between advanced robotic mechanisms and the fundamental mechanical components that enable their performance. Wang's most notable contribution is his 2025 paper on multi-backbone continuum robots, which has already garnered 9 citations — a remarkable achievement for such a recent publication. This work addresses the design and modeling challenges of creating highly flexible robotic structures capable of large extension ratios, a critical advancement for applications in minimally invasive surgery, inspection, and confined-space manipulation. His analytical approach to continuum robot kinematics demonstrates both mathematical rigor and practical engineering insight. Complementing this, Wang's earlier work on cycloidal planetary drives examines the meshing characteristics between pins and pin housings in precision reducers — components fundamental to industrial robot joints. By analyzing the interplay of rolling and sliding friction in these systems, he contributes to improving the efficiency and longevity of robotic actuators. Together, Wang's research reflects a coherent vision: advancing robotic systems from the ground up, tackling both macro-scale flexible mechanisms and the micro-scale precision components that make reliable robots possible.