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Haiming Qi is a leading researcher in the field of robotics, with a specialized focus on the tracking, localization, and communication systems for in-pipe robots. His work addresses a critical challenge in industrial engineering: enabling reliable, real-time communication between a robot operating inside a pipeline and the operator outside. Qi’s major contributions center on developing wireless tracing and localization technologies, most notably through the use of Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Pulse (ELF-EP) communication. This approach allows for effective signal transmission through metal and concrete pipes, which typically block standard wireless signals. His most influential work, "Tracing and localization system for pipeline robot" (2008), has garnered 56 citations, while his follow-up study, "Wireless tracking and locating system for in-pipe robot" (2010), has received 47 citations. These papers are foundational for applications such as pipe-wall inspection, obstacle avoidance, and pipeline maintenance. By solving the fundamental problem of robot localization in opaque, confined environments, Qi’s research has directly enabled safer and more efficient automated pipeline diagnostics, making him a key figure in the advancement of industrial robotics.