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Xiangbin Li is a robotics researcher whose work centers on bio-inspired underwater robotics, with a particular focus on jellyfish-inspired propulsion systems and autonomous swimming robots. Over the course of a research career spanning at least a decade, Li has made significant contributions to the design, mechanical engineering, and control of soft and rigid robotic systems that mimic the locomotive strategies of jellyfish in aquatic environments. Li's most recognized work includes the 2019 paper on attitude control of a 3D-motion-capable robotic jellyfish (22 citations) and a 2016 study on miniature self-propelled jellyfish-like robots (18 citations), both of which demonstrate an evolving sophistication in replicating jellyfish jet propulsion for multi-directional underwater movement. Earlier foundational work from 2015 explored mechanical structure-driven designs incorporating six-bar linkage mechanisms and barycenter adjustment systems, laying the groundwork for more advanced iterations. Collectively, Li's publications highlight a sustained effort to bridge biological locomotion principles with practical robotic implementation, addressing challenges in three-dimensional maneuvering, miniaturization, and autonomous control — areas of growing importance in underwater exploration, environmental monitoring, and soft robotics research.