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About
Zhiyuan Mao is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the gap between bioinspired locomotion and surgical precision. His research focuses on micro-robotics, multimodal locomotion, and force-sensing technologies for medical applications. Mao’s most notable contribution is the development of an aerial–wall robotic insect that can land, climb, and take off from vertical surfaces—a first-of-its-kind achievement in flapping-wing robotics. This work, with 42 citations, offers transformative insights for autonomous surveillance and exploration in confined environments. In parallel, Mao has advanced surgical robotics through a compact FBG-based triaxial force sensor (35 citations), which uses parallel helical beams to enable delicate palpation and safety in robotic-assisted surgery. His designs are distinguished by their elegant mechanical simplicity and high functional integration. By merging principles from entomology and optics, Mao is redefining what small-scale robots can achieve—whether scaling a wall or sensing sub-Newton forces inside the human body. His work has been recognized in top venues like *Science Robotics* and *IEEE Transactions on Robotics*, marking him as a rising leader in both field robotics and medical mechatronics.
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