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Hung-Sheng Lin is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the compelling intersection of bio-inspired locomotion, transformable robotic systems, and model-based control. He is best known for his pioneering development of TurboQuad, a novel leg-wheel transformable robot capable of seamlessly transitioning between wheeled and legged locomotion modes — a landmark contribution that has garnered over 123 citations and demonstrated that robots can fluidly adapt their morphological behavior to diverse terrains. Drawing inspiration from biological locomotion principles, Lin has extensively applied the spring-loaded inverted pendulum (SLIP) model as a foundational template for generating dynamic gaits including trotting, pronking, and mid-stride transitions, enabling robots to actively adapt their motion in real time by modulating leg stiffness. His research extends beyond ground locomotion into dynamic climbing systems; his two-arm climbing robot, inspired by the agile vertical movements of cockroaches and geckos, further showcases his commitment to nature-informed engineering solutions. With a body of work spanning over a decade — from early bio-inspired control architectures to sophisticated force-controlled dynamic systems — Lin has established himself as a significant contributor to the field of adaptive and transformable robotics, with his publications collectively accumulating nearly 200 citations across the research community.