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About
Yong Wang is a multidisciplinary robotics researcher whose work spans medical robotics, soft robotics, climbing robots, and agricultural automation. Over two decades, Wang has made pioneering contributions to the intersection of robotics and dentistry, developing innovative automated systems for complete denture manufacturing, dental arch generation, and precision tooth preparation using laser ablation — work that addresses longstanding challenges of human error and procedural inconsistency in prosthodontics. His 2002 paper on robotic denture manufacturing laid early groundwork in this specialized field, while subsequent studies on heat regulation during femtosecond laser tooth preparation demonstrate a commitment to clinical safety and translational impact. Beyond dental robotics, Wang has expanded into soft robotics, contributing a notable 2022 paper — his most cited, with 58 citations — on sensory soft grippers capable of learning-based object recognition and force-controlled grasping, reflecting growing engagement with intelligent manipulation systems. His research also encompasses electrostatic adhesion modeling for wall-climbing robots and deep learning-based fruit detection for agricultural harvesting, including mango and papaya recognition using YOLO-based architectures. Collectively, Wang's body of work illustrates a researcher driven by real-world application, bridging mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence, and biomedical technology.
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- 2Robotic system approach for complete denture manufacturing27 citations · 2002
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- 8[Research status of tooth preparation quantitative guide technique].5 citations · 2018
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