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Zhongzhen Liu is a leading researcher in the field of continuum robotics, with a primary focus on the modeling, control, and perception of cable-driven continuum robots (CDCRs). His major contributions include developing a novel dynamic model for CDCRs that accounts for cable constraints and friction effects, published in a 2021 paper that has garnered 65 citations. This work introduced a principle of virtual power-based approach to simulate driving processes, significantly advancing real-time dynamics understanding. In 2022, Liu published a highly influential study (57 citations) that explored the relationship between cable morphology, tension, and driving length, providing critical insights for CDCR control and perception. He has also pioneered the application of reinforcement learning for integrated tracking control of continuum robots in space capture missions, addressing the challenge of noncooperative debris capture. Additionally, Liu has contributed to snake-like robot path tracking using neural network identifiers. His work has accumulated over 140 citations, demonstrating substantial impact in the robotics community. Liu's research bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications in space exploration and manipulation, making him a notable figure in continuum robotics.