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Zheming Zhuang is a robotics researcher whose work spans reconfigurable robots, continuum mechanisms, and bio-inspired locomotion systems. Based at the Key Laboratory of Mechanism Theory and Equipment Design at the Ministry of Education, Zhuang has established himself as a versatile innovator in the design and control of next-generation robotic platforms. His most influential contributions center on the spherical-linkage parallel mechanism (SLPM), which underpins his highly cited work on extensible continuum arms and deployable origami robots, earning 18 and 17 citations respectively. These systems address critical limitations in soft robotics by combining structural flexibility with practical adaptability for complex environments. Zhuang has also made significant strides in hybrid locomotion, designing wheel-legged mobile robots and metamorphic flipping robots that push the boundaries of terrain adaptability and reconfigurability. More recently, he has expanded into underwater robotics, exploring manta ray-inspired hydrodynamics and flexible wing dynamics for gliding robots. His 2022 review on reconfigurability in automobiles further demonstrates the breadth of his engineering vision. With over 80 cumulative citations across a focused body of work, Zhuang represents an emerging voice in intelligent, adaptable robotic systems research.