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Weibin Rong is a robotics and micro-engineering researcher whose work spans microrobotics, magnetic actuation, advanced fabrication techniques, and precision manipulation systems. Over nearly two decades, Rong has made significant contributions to the design and control of small-scale robotic systems, with a research trajectory that has evolved from parallel robot kinematics and optical fiber micromanipulation in the mid-2000s toward cutting-edge magnetically driven microswimmers and soft robots. Rong's most impactful recent work focuses on shape-memory helical microswimmers and four-dimensional programmable micromachines, garnering 27 and 20 citations respectively, demonstrating growing recognition in the field of untethered magnetic microrobotics. His bipedal microwalker research (17 citations) showcases innovative locomotion strategies applicable to micromanipulation and biomedical tasks. Rong has also advanced microfabrication methods, developing extrusion printing techniques for microlens arrays (22 citations) and rounded microchannels using thixotropic inks, broadening accessible manufacturing approaches for micro-scale devices. Earlier foundational work in parallel robot error compensation using neural networks and virtual-environment micromanipulation modeling reflects a consistent commitment to precision and intelligent control. Rong's diverse yet cohesive body of research positions him as a versatile contributor bridging robotics, materials science, and microfabrication.