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Dr. Yunjiang Wang is pioneering the integration of robotics and ultrasound imaging for next-generation spinal surgery. His research centers on developing intelligent robotic systems that enhance the precision and safety of minimally invasive spinal procedures, directly addressing the limitations of traditional X-ray guidance. Dr. Wang’s major contributions include the creation of a flexible ultrasound scanning system for surgical navigation (21 citations), a compliant-joint robotic scanner for autonomous vertebral imaging (10 citations), and a multi-approach puncture robot for endoscopic spinal surgery (8 citations). These systems aim to replace ionizing radiation with real-time, high-fidelity ultrasound guidance. Beyond surgical navigation, he has advanced the design of hyper-redundant and articulated manipulators—including a novel mechanism doublet design—to improve distal dexterity and force transmission in confined anatomical spaces. His work, published in leading venues from 2021 to 2025, has already garnered significant attention, with his most cited paper establishing a foundation for ultrasound-based spinal navigation. By merging continuum robotics with clinical imaging, Dr. Wang is shaping the future of safer, more accurate, and less invasive spine surgery.