HongKai Li

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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HongKai Li is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of comparative biomechanics and bio-inspired robotics. His primary research areas include the locomotive kinematics of arthropods and reptiles, with a focus on how these natural systems can inform the design of legged robots. Li’s most significant contributions involve the detailed angular observation of gecko joints during locomotion on horizontal and vertical surfaces—a study that has garnered 27 citations and provides foundational data for understanding adhesive-based climbing. He has also conducted pioneering kinematic analyses of spider movement, examining leg coordination and center-of-mass dynamics in *Ornithoctonus huwena* (21 citations), offering direct inspiration for gait pattern generation in robots. Beyond pure observation, Li has translated these biological insights into engineering practice, developing a semiautonomous sprawl robot controlled via remote wireless systems, demonstrating how bionic models can enhance environmental adaptability and locomotive robustness. His work bridges the gap between fundamental zoology and practical robotics, making him a notable figure in the field of bio-inspired design.