Mengkai Xu

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Mengkai Xu is a leading researcher in the field of robotics, with a primary focus on the design and control of wheel-legged robots. His work bridges the gap between wheeled mobility and legged agility, aiming to create versatile platforms capable of navigating complex terrains with unprecedented efficiency. Xu’s most notable contribution is his comprehensive "Overview of structure and drive for wheel-legged robots" (2024), which has already garnered 21 citations, establishing itself as a foundational reference for engineers and academics working on hybrid locomotion systems. This paper systematically categorizes mechanical architectures and actuation strategies, providing a critical framework for future innovation. Beyond this seminal review, Xu’s research explores dynamic stability, energy optimization, and adaptive control algorithms, pushing the boundaries of what these robots can achieve in real-world applications like search-and-rescue and planetary exploration. His work is characterized by a rigorous, systems-level approach that integrates mechanical design with intelligent control. With a rapidly growing citation impact and a clear vision for next-generation robotics, Mengkai Xu is a rising authority whose insights are shaping the future of mobile robot design.