Hutao Cui
Papers
8
Total Citations
145
H-Index
5
About
Hutao Cui is a leading researcher in modular robotics and autonomous systems for extreme environments, with a particular focus on reconfigurable robots for planetary exploration. Their work addresses fundamental challenges in modular self-folding systems, including reconfiguration planning, actuation fault tolerance, and optimal module distribution. Cui’s highly cited 2018 paper on origami-inspired reconfiguration strategies (50 citations) introduced novel approaches to maintaining mechanical integrity during repeated connectivity changes, while their 2024 work on Light4Mars (43 citations) advanced semantic segmentation for unstructured Martian terrain using lightweight transformer models. Their research portfolio also encompasses on-orbit manipulation of large flexible modules, neural network predictive control for planetary rovers, and terrain-guided concurrent optimization using graph neural networks. With over 140 total citations, Cui has made significant contributions to both the theoretical foundations of modular robot reconfiguration and practical applications in space exploration, including fault-tolerant control schemes and peak torque minimization strategies that enhance the reliability and energy efficiency of autonomous robotic systems in challenging environments.
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- 1A reconfiguration strategy for modular robots using origami folding50 citations · 2018
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- 7Towards Peak Torque Minimization for Modular Self-Folding Robots5 citations · 2018
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