Jiahao Cen

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Jiahao Cen is a researcher at the forefront of bio-inspired robotics, specializing in embodied visual navigation and insect-inspired autonomous systems. His work focuses on bridging the gap between biological neural mechanisms and robotic implementation, particularly in the challenging domain of visual route following. Cen's major contribution lies in developing insect-inspired algorithms that enable mobile robots to perform robust visual "teach-and-repeat" tasks—navigating familiar routes using only visual memory, much like foraging ants and bees. His 2025 paper, "Insect-inspired Embodied Visual Route Following," has already garnered 4 citations, reflecting growing interest in this approach. Building on his earlier 2024 work, "Embodied visual route following by an insect-inspired robot," which received 2 citations, Cen demonstrates how minimal computational resources can achieve reliable navigation in complex environments. His research is notable for its emphasis on embodied cognition—where perception and action are tightly coupled—offering a promising alternative to traditional SLAM-based methods. Cen's work not only advances robotics but also provides insights into the neural underpinnings of insect navigation, making him a rising figure in the intersection of neuroscience and robotics.