Papers
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Total Citations
107
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About
Dr. Zaili Dong is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the macro and nano worlds, specializing in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)-based robotic nanomanipulation and reconfigurable robotic systems. His most influential contribution, the "AFM-Based Robotic Nano-Hand for Stable Manipulation at Nanoscale" (50 citations), directly addressed a fundamental limitation of AFM—its single, slippery tip—by developing a robotic approach that enables stable, controlled handling of nano-objects. This work, alongside his research on force analysis for forming carbon nanotube (CNT) electrical connections using nanomanipulation robots, has been critical in advancing the fabrication of nanoelectronics, such as CNT-based transistors and sensors. Dr. Dong has also made significant strides in overcoming practical barriers in nanomanipulation, including drift compensation and faulty display correction (On-line Sensing and Display method) and landmark-based positioning to counteract PZT nonlinearity and thermal drift. Beyond the nanoscale, his work on docking systems for reconfigurable planetary robot systems (RPRS) and event-driven robot teaching in virtual environments demonstrates a broad expertise in robotics. Through a career dedicated to enhancing the precision, stability, and usability of robotic systems at multiple scales, Dr. Dong has laid essential groundwork for reliable nanofabrication and advanced automation.
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Top Papers
- 1AFM-Based Robotic Nano-Hand for Stable Manipulation at Nanoscale50 citations · 2012
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- 3Position-sensing based a new docking system of RPRS12 citations · 2005
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- 7Landmark based sensing and positioning in robotic nano manipulation4 citations · 2009
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