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Yi Wang is an emerging researcher specializing in medical robotics, with a particular focus on minimally invasive surgical systems for endoscopic procedures. His work centers on the design and development of advanced robotic platforms that enhance surgical precision in challenging clinical environments, including natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and endoscopic mucosal dissection. Wang's most notable contributions include pioneering a miniature flexible robotic system for endoscopic mucosal dissection, which has already garnered 8 citations since its 2024 publication, demonstrating rapid uptake within the surgical robotics community. His 2022 work on a haptic master manipulator utilizing a pneumatic-electric hybrid mechanism addressed a critical challenge in NOTES: enabling surgeons to perform complex, multi-degree-of-freedom operations with intuitive control across five key movement axes. More recently, his research on decoupled stiffness control tackles the persistent problem of insertion tube deformation in endoscopic robots, improving maneuverability and control precision. Collectively, Wang's research bridges mechanical innovation and clinical applicability, pushing the boundaries of robot-assisted surgery. His growing citation record reflects an important trajectory in a field where precision engineering directly translates to improved patient outcomes.