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Cheng Wei is a robotics researcher specializing in bio-inspired manipulators and compliant actuation, with a focus on enhancing dexterity and safety in human-robot interaction. His primary contributions lie in the motion control of rope-driven snake manipulators, where he has developed novel bionic path-following strategies that enable these flexible robots to navigate complex environments with superior obstacle avoidance. His work on the "Dexterous obstacle-avoidance motion control of Rope Driven Snake Manipulator" (13 citations) and the companion study addressing rope-hole properties (10 citations) have advanced the practical deployment of continuum robots in confined spaces, such as in medical or industrial inspection. Wei has also contributed to the design of series elastic actuators (SEAs), validating symmetrical elastic elements that improve joint compliance and force control—critical for safe physical interaction. Though his most cited works are recent, they reflect a growing impact in the field of dexterous manipulation and soft robotics. His research bridges biomimetic design with real-world actuation challenges, offering students and engineers a clear pathway from theoretical modeling to validated hardware.