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Zaiyang Liu is a pioneering roboticist whose research spans surgical robotics, bioinspired locomotion, and soft manipulation. His most impactful work, a 2022 prospective randomized cohort study on robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty, garnered 35 citations and critically evaluated whether robotic assistance serves as a "trauma maker or trauma savior" using one of China's first domestically developed orthopedic surgical robots. This landmark clinical trial bridges engineering precision with patient outcomes. Beyond surgery, Liu advances quadrupedal locomotion through humanoid power planning (15 citations), achieving efficient gait generation for electrical robots. His portfolio extends to modular underactuated snake-like robots, centimeter-scale inspection robots navigating viscous fluids, and a novel robotic gripper with variable stiffness for food bin-picking. By integrating principles from biological systems—from snake agility to bacterial helical propulsion—Liu creates robots capable of traversing complex terrains, operating in constrained medical environments, and handling delicate objects. His work demonstrates a rare ability to translate fundamental biomechanics into deployable technologies, with applications ranging from minimally invasive surgery to industrial automation.