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Haitao Gu is a leading researcher in the field of underwater robotics, with a primary focus on cooperative multi-robot systems and ocean observation technologies. His most impactful work, "Research on cooperative area search of multiple underwater robots based on the prediction of initial target information" (2019, 26 citations), introduces innovative strategies for coordinating robot teams to efficiently locate targets in underwater environments. Gu is also recognized for designing a novel jellyfish-inspired small underwater robot (2016, 10 citations), which is uniquely suited for fixed-point observation and exploration of narrow underwater slits and gullies—a significant contribution to small-scale ocean monitoring. His research extends to pursuit-evasion game theory, where he has proposed a two-stage cooperative pursuit strategy using rapidly-exploring random tree (RRT) algorithms to enhance multi-robot hunting efficiency (2019). Though his citation counts are modest, Gu’s work is foundational for advancing autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) collaboration and bio-inspired robot design, offering practical solutions for marine exploration and surveillance. His contributions are particularly valuable for researchers developing compact, maneuverable robots for challenging aquatic environments.