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Zongze Li is a biomedical robotics researcher whose work spans two interconnected domains: surgical robotics for spinal procedures and miniaturized capsule robots for gastrointestinal diagnostics and therapy. His early and most influential contributions focus on advancing robotic-assisted spinal surgery, particularly pedicle screw fixation and lumbar fusion. His 2019 randomized controlled trial introducing a novel robotic system with autonomous drilling capability garnered 45 citations, establishing him as a pioneer in moving beyond simple trajectory-guidance systems toward fully automated surgical assistance. His subsequent multi-centre clinical study evaluating the "Orthbot" system further validated robot-assisted K-wire placement, accumulating 22 citations and reinforcing the clinical translational impact of his work. More recently, Li has expanded his research into capsule robotics, developing compact, magnetically driven and propeller-actuated devices capable of gastrointestinal endoscopy, targeted biopsy, and on-demand drug delivery. His inventive multibarreled capsule robot design demonstrates a growing sophistication in combining diagnostic and therapeutic functions within a single minimally invasive platform. Complementing this, his centimeter-scale submarine robot for coral reef monitoring reflects a broader interest in miniaturized robotic systems for delicate environments. Collectively, Li's research represents a compelling vision for precision, minimally invasive robotic interventions across both clinical and environmental applications.