Hongyu Xu

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Northeastern University

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Hongyu Xu is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics and intelligent control systems, with a focus on developing agile, nature-inspired machines that push the boundaries of autonomous locomotion. His work spans two key areas: bionic flapping-wing aerial robots and underactuated bio-primate robotic systems. In his 2025 study on an independent-drive bionic dragonfly robot, Xu introduced a novel design that achieves safe, flexible, and efficient flight in narrow, complex environments—offering distinct advantages over traditional fixed-wing or multirotor drones for human-machine symbiosis applications. This work has already garnered 4 citations, signaling growing interest in its practical potential. Earlier, in 2018, Xu tackled the challenge of brachiation control for a two-link bio-primate robot using deep reinforcement learning, demonstrating that learning-based methods can outperform manual motion planning for complex, underactuated mechanical systems. That paper, with 3 citations, highlights his early contributions to integrating AI with robotics. Xu’s research is notable for bridging biological principles with cutting-edge machine learning, offering scalable solutions for next-generation robots in search-and-rescue, inspection, and exploration. His work continues to inspire advances in autonomous, animal-like locomotion.