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Guang Gao is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the intersection of humanoid robotics, dexterous manipulation, and artistic performance. His primary research areas include motion planning, intelligent control algorithms, and robot locomotion, with a particular focus on enabling humanoid robots to perform complex, multi-limb tasks such as piano playing. Gao’s major contributions lie in developing hierarchical optimal motion planning strategies for robots with dexterous fingers, allowing them to coordinate multiple degrees of freedom for precise musical execution. He has also pioneered the use of reinforcement learning to model and control locomotion in humanoid robots with kinematic loop closures, addressing fundamental challenges in balance and coordination. His most cited work, “An Intelligent Piano Playing Algorithm Applied to The Humanoid Robot” (2022, 6 citations), demonstrates a novel approach to arm-hand cooperation for smooth performance. With additional papers on trajectory planning and locomotion control, Gao is advancing the frontier of robots that can interact with the world in both utilitarian and expressive ways, bridging engineering and art.