Papers
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Total Citations
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About
Dr. Haibo Qu is a leading figure in the field of origami-inspired robotics and mechanism design, whose work bridges the gap between theoretical kinematics and practical, deployable robotic systems. His primary research areas include origami and kirigami metamaterials, parallel mechanism synthesis, and bionic soft robotics. Dr. Qu’s most impactful contribution is the development of multi-triangles cylindrical origami, a novel Kresling-pattern variant that enables tunable stiffness and stretchable robotic arms—work that has garnered 68 citations and opened new avenues for metamaterial design. He has also made significant strides in type synthesis for walking robots, creating novel 3-DOF single-loop parallel leg mechanisms (39 citations), and has pioneered the use of square-twist origami tessellation for thick-panel grippers with soft joints. His recent innovations include kirigami-based soft actuators, tendon-driven robots, and a jellyfish-inspired multimodular amphibious robot, showcasing his versatility in bio-inspired design. With over 140 total citations, Dr. Qu’s research is characterized by its practical impact on reconfigurable, self-deployable mechanisms for applications ranging from surgical tools to search-and-rescue robotics.
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- 4Kirigami-based soft actuators and tendon-driven robots7 citations · 2025
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- 7Jellyfish‐inspired multimodular bionic amphibious robot6 citations · 2024
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