Papers
28
Total Citations
547
H-Index
10
About
Haiyuan Li is a versatile robotics researcher whose work spans smart materials, modular and swarm robotics, surgical systems, and human-robot interaction. His most influential contribution, a 2022 review of smart materials for soft actuators, sensors, and robotics (128 citations), has become a key reference for researchers navigating the transition from rigid to soft robotic systems. Li's foundational work on Sambot — a self-assembling modular swarm robot — demonstrated how autonomous units could interconnect and reconfigure dynamically, earning 68 citations and establishing him as a pioneer in modular robotics. Equally impactful is his research on surgical robots and instrument arms, offering a comprehensive survey that has guided clinical and engineering developments in minimally invasive surgery. Li has also made significant mathematical contributions, developing probabilistic and correspondence-free approaches to the AX=YB and AX=XB hand-eye calibration problems, which are critical for precision in image-guided robotic systems. Beyond these highlights, his work extends into honeycomb-inspired soft continuum manipulators, upper limb exoskeleton control, and visually-guided modular robots, reflecting a research career defined by breadth, technical rigor, and a consistent focus on making robots smarter, safer, and more adaptable.
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- 3Sambot: A self-assembly modular robot for swarm robot68 citations · 2010
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- 6Self-assembly control and experiments in swarm modular robots25 citations · 2012
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