Papers
10
Total Citations
226
H-Index
5
About
Jenhwa Guo is a pioneering researcher in biomimetic underwater robotics and human-robot augmentation systems. His work spans two transformative areas: developing robotic "extenders" that amplify human mechanical strength while preserving human intelligence as the central controller, and creating bio-inspired robotic fish that use hydrodynamic pressure sensing for navigation and control. Guo's most influential paper, "Human Extenders" (1993, 119 citations), introduced the foundational concept of wearable robotic manipulators, laying groundwork for modern exoskeletons and human augmentation technologies. His subsequent research focuses on robotic fish equipped with artificial lateral lines—pressure sensor arrays inspired by fish biology—enabling them to swim along walls, follow oscillating sources, and localize other robots using hydrodynamic pressure fields. Notable contributions include developing low-cost PVDF pressure sensors for underwater sensing and demonstrating phase control for robotic fish to track moving sources. With over 200 total citations across his publications, Guo's work bridges mechanical engineering, control systems, and biological inspiration, offering practical solutions for museum exhibits, environmental monitoring, and underwater exploration. His research continues to influence both human-robot interaction and autonomous underwater vehicle design.
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Top Papers
- 1Human Extenders119 citations · 1993
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- 4Phase controller for a robotic fish to follow an oscillating source15 citations · 2018
- 5Wall following control of a robotic fish using dynamic pressure9 citations · 2016
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- 8Controller design for a fish robot to follow an oscillating source2 citations · 2015
- 9Artificial lateral line design for robotic fish2 citations · 2011
- 10Solution to the inverse kinematic problem in robotics using neural network processing2 citations · 1989