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Zhen Yang is a robotics researcher whose work spans advanced robot design, kinematics, and modular robotic systems. His research focuses primarily on hybrid and novel robotic architectures, with particular emphasis on multi-degree-of-freedom systems that push the boundaries of conventional robot design. Yang's most influential contribution is his 2017 analysis of a five-degrees-of-freedom hybrid robot — combining a delta robot with a serial mechanism — which has garnered 16 citations and represents a significant step forward in hybrid robot kinematics and dynamics modeling. Complementing this, his performance optimization work on the same 5-DOF platform addresses critical engineering challenges including speed maximization, natural frequency, and static stiffness. Yang has also made meaningful contributions to modular robotics, developing self-configuration strategies using meta-modules for compressible modular systems, work that has attracted 9 citations and demonstrates his interest in adaptable, reconfigurable robotic platforms. His 2018 miniature robotic arm design further highlights his versatility, exploring flexible multiple-segment joints for compact applications. Collectively, Yang's portfolio reflects a researcher dedicated to expanding the functional capabilities of robotic systems through innovative mechanical design and rigorous mathematical modeling.