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Xiyang Yeh is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the gap between human intention and machine capability, with a focus on safe, compliant actuation and human-robot collaboration. His foundational research on pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs) has produced innovative solutions to their inherent performance limitations, most notably through the design of variable radius pulleys and hybrid actuation schemes that combine PAMs with magnetic particle brakes. These contributions, detailed in highly cited papers like "Variable Radius Pulley Design Methodology" (29 citations) and "A New Hybrid Actuation Scheme" (25 citations), directly address the challenges of low control bandwidth and safety in human-centered robotics. Yeh’s impact extends beyond terrestrial applications; he is a key contributor to the "Ocean One" project (240 citations), a robotic avatar that enables intuitive, haptic-enabled exploration of the deep sea, demonstrating the real-world power of his actuation and control principles. His recent work on dynamic virtual fixtures for robot-assisted surgery (2024) further showcases his commitment to translating fundamental research into life-saving medical technologies. With a career defined by elegant mechanical design and a deep understanding of human-robot interaction, Yeh continues to shape the future of collaborative robotics.