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Yunlei Liang is a researcher at the forefront of surgical robotics, with a primary focus on human-robot interaction and haptic feedback systems for laparoscopic procedures. Their major contributions lie in the design and optimization of master manipulators—the critical human-robot interfaces that enable precise, intuitive control in robot-assisted surgery. Liang’s most cited work, "Human-robot interaction control of a haptic master manipulator used in laparoscopic minimally invasive surgical robot system" (2020, 31 citations), demonstrates their expertise in enhancing surgical precision through advanced control strategies. Their 2019 paper on mechanism design and optimization (25 citations) addresses the growing demand for more rational, efficient master-slave manipulation systems, while their 2018 work (16 citations) tackles the challenge of eliminating coupled motion in surgical instruments—a key technical hurdle in laparoscopic robotics. Liang’s research not only advances the mechanical and control aspects of surgical robots but also directly contributes to safer, more effective minimally invasive surgeries. Their work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the intersection of haptics, mechanism design, and medical robotics.