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Dianbiao Dong is a leading researcher at the intersection of bionic robotics and human-machine interaction, whose work is redefining lower-limb prosthetics and exoskeleton technology. His primary research areas include gait phase detection, variable stiffness actuation, and robotic knee prosthesis design. Dong’s most impactful contribution is his 2020 review on gait phase detection algorithms for lower limb prostheses, which has garnered 129 citations and serves as a foundational resource for developing faster, more accurate control systems in powered prosthetic limbs. He has also made significant strides in actuator design, as evidenced by his 2021 paper on a pneumatic variable stiffness actuator (45 citations), which enhances robotic joint efficiency and impact resistance by absorbing and reusing power. His comprehensive 2021 review of robotic knee prosthesis techniques (39 citations) further cements his expertise, covering structural, actuation, and control innovations. Notably, Dong has pioneered the use of shape memory alloys for continuous-stiffness-adjustment in actuators, detailed in a 2021 study (27 citations), and has explored machine learning versus deep learning for locomotion mode recognition (2022). As an editor for a 2023 special issue on lighter, more efficient robotic joints, Dong continues to shape the future of assistive robotics, making his work essential for students and researchers aiming to advance prosthetic and exoskeleton technologies.