Papers
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Total Citations
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About
Yong-Wei Zhang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioinspired materials, soft robotics, and intelligent medical systems. His work spans from the molecular design of supertough composites to the clinical translation of robotic technologies. Zhang’s most cited paper introduces a “supertough electro-tendon” based on spider silk composites (100 citations), a breakthrough that mimics nature’s toughest fibers to create durable, low-friction tendons for dexterous robotic hands. He has also advanced wearable energy systems, developing a self-powered thermoelectric generator that integrates solar absorption and radiative cooling (44 citations), and engineered tele-operated robotic ultrasound systems for remote medical diagnosis (38 citations). His holistic approach to flexible pressure sensors—examining linearity from materials to structures—addresses critical challenges in electronic skins for robotics and aerospace. Zhang’s contributions extend to clinical robotics, with meta-analyses on robot-assisted knee arthroplasty and randomized trials on cerebral robot-assisted angiography, demonstrating safety and efficacy. With over 200 citations across his portfolio, Zhang is shaping the future of soft, intelligent robots that seamlessly integrate with the human body and environment.
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- 1A supertough electro-tendon based on spider silk composites100 citations · 2020
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- 3Tele-operated robotic ultrasound system for medical diagnosis38 citations · 2021
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