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Weilong Zhang is a robotics researcher specializing in multi-robot systems, autonomous navigation, and perception in unknown and dynamic environments. His work bridges deep reinforcement learning, distributed optimization, and sensor-based reasoning to enable robust, scalable coordination among robot teams. Zhang’s most impactful contribution is his hierarchical framework for multi-robot navigation and formation, published in 2023, which has garnered 47 citations for its novel integration of learning and optimization to tackle complex, unstructured settings. This work addresses critical challenges in fault tolerance and task capacity, advancing the practical deployment of multi-robot systems. Additionally, his 2025 paper on LiDAR and reasoning-based artificial potential fields (9 citations) and his 2024 study on small-sized obstacle detection (2 citations) demonstrate a sustained focus on real-world perception and safety. Zhang’s research is notable for its emphasis on unknown environments, where traditional methods falter, making his contributions valuable for applications in search-and-rescue, exploration, and autonomous logistics. His work continues to influence the development of intelligent, cooperative robots capable of operating beyond controlled settings.