On 14 May 2026, Prof. Yanhong Liu, Prof. Zan Zhang, and Assoc. Prof. Benyan Huo from Zhengzhou University, China, visited Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, hosted by Prof. Hongnian Yu of Edinburgh Napier University. The visit built on their existing research collaboration in robotics, intelligent control, rehabilitation technologies, and human–robot interaction, while providing an opportunity to explore future cooperation, including joint research projects, publications, researcher exchanges, and international funding opportunities. The visit also strengthened links between Edinburgh Napier University, Zhengzhou University, and the wider Scottish robotics and AI research community.