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Chaowu Sheng is a robotics researcher specializing in bioinspired underwater and surface locomotion, with a particular focus on biomimetic robot design, hydrodynamic analysis, and kinematic modeling. His work centers on two fascinating domains: manta ray-inspired underwater robots and water strider-inspired surface robots, drawing from nature's most elegant locomotion strategies to advance autonomous robotic systems. Sheng's most influential contributions lie in manta ray robotics, where his 2021 paper on hydrodynamic analysis of fin and propeller-driven manta ray robots has garnered 45 citations, establishing foundational insights into how pectoral fin mechanics translate into efficient underwater propulsion. His subsequent 2023 work on multi-level linkage mechanisms for bionic pectoral fins (37 citations) further refined the mechanical architecture enabling lifelike undulatory motion. These studies collectively demonstrate his systematic progression from conceptual design to sophisticated hydrodynamic simulation. Equally noteworthy is his pioneering research on water strider robots, where he identified and replicated the ellipse-like spatial stroke trajectory that enhances locomotion efficiency on water surfaces — a biomechanical insight rarely captured in prior robotic designs. With a growing body of work spanning over six years, Sheng's research meaningfully bridges biological locomotion principles and practical robotics engineering, making his publications valuable references for researchers in bioinspired robotics and fluid-structure interaction.