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Yiming Rong is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a primary focus on autonomous ultrasound imaging systems. His most impactful work centers on developing fully autonomous robotic systems for breast and lung ultrasound scanning, addressing critical challenges in medical imaging consistency and accessibility. His 2022 paper on a flexible, fully autonomous breast ultrasound scanning system (37 citations) introduces a novel approach that eliminates the dependency on experienced sonographers by automating probe contact force control. Similarly, his work on a dual-probe lung ultrasound scanning robot (25 citations) was developed for rapid COVID-19 screening triage, showcasing real-world clinical relevance. Rong's contributions extend to trajectory planning using 3D point cloud data (23 citations) and real-time tumor tracking for breast cancer interventions (15 citations). Beyond medical applications, he has significantly influenced robotics education, co-authoring foundational papers on the Robotics Engineering BS program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which has become a model for interdisciplinary engineering curricula. His work bridges cutting-edge automation with practical clinical needs, demonstrating high impact through consistent citations and addressing pressing healthcare challenges.