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Haoting Wu is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the control and actuation of tendon-sheath systems for robotic manipulators, with applications in surgical and search-and-rescue robots. His major contributions lie in addressing the nonlinear transmission challenges—such as gaps, hysteresis, and friction—inherent in tendon-sheath actuators (TSAs). Wu developed novel methods for compliant control without force sensors, enabling precise position tracking and safe human-robot interaction in space-constrained environments. His 2020 paper on mechanism and position tracking control of a TSA-actuated manipulator has garnered 26 citations, while his work on compliant control of single TSAs and double tendon-sheath driven manipulators (18 and 14 citations, respectively) has advanced the field by proposing compensation strategies that mitigate nonlinearities. Notably, Wu’s research bridges the gap between theoretical transmission analysis and practical control implementation, making his findings valuable for designing dexterous, long-distance robotic systems. His achievements demonstrate a focused impact on improving the reliability and performance of cable-driven robots, positioning him as a key contributor to the development of next-generation manipulators for delicate tasks.