Zhanglin Wang

Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Ocean University

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Dr. Zhanglin Wang is a pioneering researcher in the field of biomimetic robotics, with a focused expertise in the design and locomotion analysis of manta ray-inspired underwater vehicles. His major contributions center on the mechanical realization of complex, high-efficiency pectoral fin movements, a critical challenge in bio-inspired propulsion. Dr. Wang’s most influential work, "Design and implementation of multi-level linkage mechanism bionic pectoral fin for manta ray robot" (2023), has garnered 37 citations, establishing a foundational approach for replicating the manta ray’s graceful and efficient flapping motion through a novel multi-level linkage mechanism. This work directly addresses the core problem of translating biological movement into robust mechanical systems. Earlier foundational research, "Overall Design and Flutter Motion Analysis of a Semi-active Manta Ray Robot" (2019), proposed a new bionic robot architecture based on linkage mechanisms, providing the theoretical and structural blueprint for subsequent innovations. By advancing from theoretical modeling to practical implementation, Dr. Wang’s research is instrumental in developing more agile, stable, and energy-efficient autonomous underwater vehicles, with significant implications for marine exploration, environmental monitoring, and naval applications.