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Zhiang Zhang is pioneering the next generation of minimally invasive surgical tools through his groundbreaking work on magnetic fiber robots and milli-robots. His research focuses on the design, fabrication, and functionalization of submillimeter-scale magnetic robots, addressing the critical challenge of integrating complex micro-tools at their distal ends. Zhang’s most cited work (2023, 36 citations) introduces a novel “Swiss roll” assembly strategy that enables the creation of magnetic fiber robots with multiscale functional structures, allowing these tiny devices to perform multiple tasks under an external magnetic field. This innovation overcomes a fundamental limitation in miniaturized robotics, where the integration of functional components becomes exponentially more difficult as size decreases. More recently (2025), Zhang has advanced the field by developing femtosecond laser-regulated microstructures for on-demand functionalization of magnetic milli-robots, offering unprecedented control over their surface properties for applications in biomedical diagnostics, industrial automation, and environmental monitoring. His work, published in high-impact venues like *Advanced Functional Materials*, represents a significant leap toward practical, multifunctional micro-robots capable of navigating complex biological environments.
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