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Guanhao Li is a pioneering roboticist whose research spans outdoor autonomous navigation, hybrid rigid-flexible mechanisms, and continuum robotics for challenging industrial applications. His early work on the multisensor-based outdoor tour guide robot NTU-I (2008, 9 citations) established foundational methods for reliable campus navigation using fused sensor data, while his potential field-based fuzzy logic approach (2008, 4 citations) advanced indoor mobile robot control through behavior-based collision avoidance and target tracking. Li’s most impactful contributions address aeroengine maintenance: his rigid-flexible coupling hybrid robot for in situ blade repair (2024, 8 citations) introduces a novel mechanical design that combines structural rigidity with compliance, enabling precise operations in confined engine environments. He further innovates in continuum robotics with a cable-driven system connected by unique offset cross revolute joints (2024, 3 citations; 2025, 1 citation), offering enhanced dexterity for minimally invasive surgery and aero-engine inspection. Li’s work uniquely bridges theoretical kinematics with practical repair and inspection needs, demonstrating measurable impact through citations and real-world applicability. His designs promise to transform maintenance workflows in aerospace and medical fields, making him a key figure in advancing robot-assisted precision tasks.