Haibin Yuan

Beihang University, Minzu University of China

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Haibin Yuan is a pioneering researcher in the field of biomimetic robotics, with a focused expertise in the design and development of water strider robots (WSRs). His major contributions center on creating non-tethered, telecontrollable prototypes that mimic the insect water strider’s ability to stand and move on water surfaces using surface tension. Yuan’s key works, including his 2010 papers “A non-tethered telecontrollable Water Strider Robot prototype” and “Design and Realization of a Kind of Water Strider Robot,” have each garnered 6–8 citations, establishing foundational knowledge in this niche area. He introduced innovative design algorithms for driving leg sizing and integrated infrared remote control and dual electric motors, enabling untethered operation—a significant leap from earlier tethered models. Yuan’s research has advanced the state of the art in bionic robotics, offering practical insights into surface tension dynamics and locomotion mechanisms. His work remains a key reference for students and researchers exploring bio-inspired aquatic robots, demonstrating how nature-inspired engineering can solve complex mobility challenges on water surfaces.