Zilong Ye

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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Zilong Ye is a researcher specializing in piezoelectric actuation, soft robotics, and underwater manipulation systems. His work addresses critical challenges in deep-sea environments, where traditional robotic manipulators often suffer structural damage from high water pressure. Ye’s most-cited paper, “A novel piezoelectric actuated underwater robotic finger” (2019, 30 citations), introduces an innovative open-configuration robotic finger with three phalanges and two joints, designed to withstand deep-water conditions while maintaining precise, flexible movement. This contribution is pivotal for advancing underwater exploration, marine biology sampling, and offshore maintenance tasks. By leveraging piezoelectric materials, Ye’s research offers a robust alternative to conventional hydraulic or motor-driven systems, enhancing durability and control in extreme environments. His work has garnered attention for its potential to revolutionize underwater robotics, with applications ranging from deep-sea research to industrial inspection. Ye’s achievements reflect a commitment to solving real-world engineering problems through elegant, bio-inspired designs, positioning him as a rising figure in the field of robotic manipulation and smart materials.