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Haoyu Yang is a leading researcher in bio-inspired robotics, specializing in the design and control of underwater vehicles that seamlessly integrate swimming and crawling capabilities. His work addresses critical limitations of traditional underwater robots—such as poor stability and maneuverability in turbulent currents—by developing dual-mode platforms that can both navigate open water and crawl along complex seafloor terrains. Yang’s most influential contribution is the application of robust nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) combined with central pattern generators (CPGs) to achieve precise trajectory tracking and disturbance rejection. His 2022 paper on this topic has garnered 33 citations, underscoring its impact on the field. He further advanced motion-mode switching through CPG network reconstruction, enabling smooth transitions between swimming and crawling. Yang’s 2024 work on an underwater dual-mode robot with simultaneous swimming and crawling functions represents a significant engineering milestone, demonstrating practical feasibility for inspection and maintenance tasks. With a growing citation record, Yang is shaping the next generation of agile, resilient underwater robots for marine exploration and industrial applications.