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Dr. Yunyong Shi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of maxillofacial surgery and advanced robotics, whose work has fundamentally reshaped how complex craniofacial procedures are planned and executed. His primary research areas include robot-assisted surgery, augmented reality (AR) navigation, and haptic feedback systems for minimally invasive operations. Dr. Shi’s most significant contributions lie in developing specialized robotic arms and AR navigation frameworks for mandibular angle split osteotomy, a technically demanding procedure for facial contouring. His landmark 2015 feasibility study (82 citations) introduced a novel AR navigation system integrated with robot-assisted arms, dramatically improving surgical precision and reducing reliance on surgeon experience alone. This work was validated through clinical animal experiments (48 citations) and led to practical applications in genioplasty (29 citations), where his team addressed the critical challenge of limited intraoral visibility. Beyond maxillofacial applications, Dr. Shi has advanced surgical robotics through the design of a six-dimensional force/torque sensor for minimally invasive surgery (17 citations) and a master-slave system with integrated force feedback (16 citations), enhancing safety and tactile perception in robotic teleoperation. His innovative multi-DOF exoskeleton robot for upper limb rehabilitation (15 citations) extends his impact into post-stroke recovery. With over 250 total citations across his portfolio, Dr. Shi’s work continues to set benchmarks for precision, safety, and clinical translation in surgical robotics.