Papers
5
Total Citations
81
H-Index
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About
Zhuo Zhang is a researcher working at the intersection of microrobotics, soft robotics, and biomedical automation, with expertise spanning electroadhesion, electrothermal microactuation, and robotic manipulation. Zhang's most impactful contribution — "Variable Stiffness Electroadhesion and Compliant Electroadhesive Grippers" (2021, 41 citations) — advances the field of soft gripping technology, demonstrating how electroadhesive systems can safely handle nonplanar and delicate materials, a breakthrough with significant implications for industrial automation and human-robot interaction. Complementing this, Zhang's work on electrothermal microgripper-based zebrafish embryo manipulation (2019, 32 citations) showcases a remarkable ability to bridge precision engineering with biological research, enabling automated handling of fragile biological specimens for drug development applications. Further contributions include investigations into the lifecycle and nonlinear behavior of SU-8 electrothermal microactuators, zebrafish larval heart detection using video magnification, and improved path-planning algorithms for 6-DOF robotic manipulators. Together, these works reflect a research portfolio that consistently pushes the boundaries of micro-scale actuation and intelligent robotic systems, making Zhang a notable contributor to next-generation automation and biomedical instrumentation research.
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- 1Variable Stiffness Electroadhesion and Compliant Electroadhesive Grippers41 citations · 2021
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- 5Zebrafish Larva Heart Localization Using a Video Magnification Algorithm2 citations · 2020