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Zhongyin Zhang is a robotics researcher specializing in bio-inspired amphibious and underwater robotic systems. His work focuses on designing, implementing, and controlling small-scale robots that can operate seamlessly across terrestrial and aquatic environments. Zhang’s major contributions include the development of a vision-based leader–follower formation system for small spherical underwater robots, enabling coordinated multi-robot operations in challenging underwater conditions where communication and positioning are difficult. He has also designed and controlled an amphibious spherical robot and a wave-driven bionic amphibious robot, leveraging biological principles—such as the 30-degree opposite angle mechanism—to enhance locomotion efficiency. His kinematic and hydrodynamic simulations of bionic manta ray and robotic duck gaits further demonstrate his commitment to understanding and replicating natural movement. With over 33 citations across his most-cited works, Zhang’s research is gaining recognition for its practical impact on ocean exploration and environmental monitoring. His notable achievements include the integration of closed-loop formation control with visual systems, a key step toward autonomous underwater swarms. Zhang’s work stands at the intersection of biomimicry, mechanism design, and control systems, offering innovative solutions for the next generation of amphibious and underwater robots.