Yonghui Cao

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Yonghui Cao is a researcher specializing in bioinspired underwater robotics and fluid-structure interaction, with a particular focus on bio-mimetic propulsion systems and autonomous control of aquatic robots. His work bridges computational fluid dynamics and robotics engineering, investigating how flexible fin mechanics can be harnessed to improve underwater vehicle performance. Cao's most influential contribution examines the propulsive efficiency of pitching foils with chord-wise flexibility at high Strouhal numbers, a study that has garnered 16 citations and shed light on the hydrodynamic principles underlying fish-like locomotion. This foundational work informs his subsequent research into Median and Paired Fin (MPF) robotic manta rays — a promising platform valued for its stability and payload capacity. His more recent publications address practical challenges in deploying such vehicles autonomously, including dynamic modeling and Tube Model Predictive Control (Tube-MPC) strategies for precision landing maneuvers, as well as model-free path-tracking algorithms combining Line-of-Sight guidance with fuzzy logic methods. While still building his citation record, Cao's research trajectory reflects a coherent and ambitious program connecting biological locomotion principles to real-world underwater robotic applications, making his work increasingly relevant to the growing field of bio-inspired marine autonomy.