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Zhijie Zhao is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and surgical oncology, with a focus on craniofacial and rehabilitative medicine. His work centers on developing and validating robotic navigation systems for high-precision bone surgery, particularly in mandibular tumor resection and distraction osteogenesis for hemifacial microsomia. Zhao’s major contributions include the design of an intelligent electromagnetic navigation system for robot-assisted intraoral osteotomy, which significantly improves osteotomy accuracy and reduces the risk of residual tumors or excessive bone resection. His clinical studies, such as the single-arm trial on robotic navigation-assisted distraction osteogenesis (9 citations), demonstrate enhanced safety and precision in complex facial reconstructions. Beyond surgery, Zhao explores the application of robotic exoskeletons in cancer rehabilitation (11 citations), addressing functional recovery and fatigue in oncology patients. His work on robot-assisted facial bone contouring (5 citations) represents a landmark in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, with ongoing large-scale randomized controlled trials. With a growing citation impact, Zhao is advancing the frontier of AI-driven robotic surgery, offering transformative solutions for both life-saving oncology procedures and quality-of-life restorative treatments.