Max Robotics — Global Service Robot Directory + US Certification

About

Guangfei Ji is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the gap between affordable hardware and sophisticated bio-inspired locomotion. His research centers on humanoid robotics, bio-primate locomotion, and human-robot interaction for manufacturing. Ji’s most impactful contribution is the design and implementation of a low-cost 3D-printed humanoid robotic platform, cited 16 times, which democratizes access to dual-manipulator, dexterous-hand systems for domestic, medical, and service applications—addressing the prohibitive cost barrier that stifles innovation. He also advanced the control of non-horizontal ricochetal brachiation for two-link bio-primate robots (15 citations), solving the tight coupling of underactuated dynamics to enable agile, swinging locomotion. In manufacturing, Ji developed a method for learning complex assembly skills from Kinect-based human-robot interaction (8 citations), converting human demonstrations into robot-learnable skills despite sensory and structural differences. Additionally, his mobility enhancement design for a dual-wheel, dual-armed mobile manipulator (3 citations) tackles the challenge of surmounting obstacles like door sills without complex mechanisms. Ji’s work is notable for its practical, cost-effective approach to advanced robotics, making him a key figure in accessible humanoid and bio-inspired systems.