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Guilin Jiang’s research lies at the intersection of bio-inspired robotics and industrial automation, with a focus on developing specialized robots for challenging environments. His most notable contribution is the inchworm-like climbing robot, for which he applied screw theory to analyze motion and enable superior performance on unstructured terrains—such as those found in agriculture, forestry, and high-altitude operations. This work, published in 2014, has garnered 12 citations and demonstrates his ability to translate biological principles into practical robotic designs. Jiang has also made significant strides in railway automation, designing a wheeled train uncoupling robot with four degrees of freedom to replace human workers in hazardous marshalling yards. His 2014 paper on position and orientation error analysis and compensation for this robot (8 citations) addresses critical accuracy challenges, while a subsequent 2015 design study (3 citations) further refines the system’s multi-degree-of-freedom capabilities. Through these contributions, Jiang has advanced both the theory and application of robots in unstructured and industrial settings, showcasing a commitment to solving real-world problems where human safety is at risk.