Zezhan Zhang

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

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Zezhan Zhang is a leading voice in the emerging field of bio-inspired micro-robotics, with a focused expertise in bionic locomotion and insect-scale robot design. His work is dedicated to unlocking the potential of tiny, agile machines capable of navigating the complex, confined environments that larger robots cannot access. Zhang’s major contributions are encapsulated in two highly influential review papers. His 2022 work, "Review of Bionic Crawling Micro-Robots," which has garnered 31 citations, systematically analyzed the principles and challenges of replicating crawling gaits at the micro-scale. He expanded this foundation with his 2024 review, "Locomotion for Insect‐Scale Robots With Bionic Strategies," which has already earned 11 citations. This paper provides a comprehensive synthesis of how biological strategies—from the adhesive feet of geckos to the undulating bodies of caterpillars—are being translated into engineering solutions for lightweight, high-flexibility robots. By mapping this rapidly evolving landscape, Zhang has established a critical roadmap for researchers, highlighting both the promise and the hurdles in creating the next generation of micro-robots for search-and-rescue, environmental monitoring, and medical applications.