Kaiyao Wang

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Soochow University

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Kaiyao Wang is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a primary focus on minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and bio-inspired microrobotics. Their most influential work, "An Earthworm-Like Microrobot for Colonoscopy" (2006, 16 citations), introduced a novel locomotion mechanism that mimics the squirming motion of earthworms, establishing a foundational approach for flexible, autonomous endoscopy devices. This early contribution has become a cornerstone in the development of miniature surgical robots. More recently, Wang has advanced the critical area of haptic feedback in MIS through their work on MEMS-based force sensing systems. Their 2024 paper, "An Integrated 3-D MEMS Force Sensing and Feedback System for Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery" (10 citations), demonstrates a master-slave robotic platform capable of transmitting three-dimensional force information to surgeons, addressing the long-standing challenge of tactile sensation loss in robotic procedures. This was further refined in their 2025 study (4 citations), which achieved high-sensitivity, linear force detection. Wang’s research bridges bio-inspired design and micro-electromechanical systems, directly enhancing surgical precision and patient safety. Their work is particularly notable for translating biological locomotion principles into clinically viable robotic tools, with cumulative citations reflecting growing impact in surgical robotics.