Jianxi Li
Papers
8
Total Citations
122
H-Index
7
About
Jianxi Li is a leading researcher in humanoid robotics, with a career spanning over a decade of foundational contributions to bipedal locomotion, control systems, and surgical robotics. His work focuses on solving the core challenges of stable, natural walking for humanoid robots—from flexible foot design that absorbs impacts and prevents tipping, to walking pattern generation that integrates upper body motion for harmony and stability. Li’s most cited paper, “Flexible foot design for a humanoid robot” (2008, 35 citations), introduced a novel approach to stabilization that remains influential. He also advanced real-time distributed control architectures for robots with over thirty degrees of freedom, integrating multiple sensor modalities (encoders, force, gyro, and vision). Notably, Li extended his expertise into medical robotics, developing a navigation system for a cranio-maxillofacial surgical robot (2018, 9 citations), demonstrating the translation of humanoid control principles to high-precision surgical assistance. His work on compliance control for human-robot interaction and human-inspired gait generation further underscores his impact. With over 120 total citations, Jianxi Li’s research continues to shape both the theory and practice of humanoid robotics and its real-world applications.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Flexible foot design for a humanoid robot35 citations · 2008
- 2Walking Pattern Generation for Humanoid Robot Considering Upper Body Motion21 citations · 2006
- 3Distributed Control System for a Humanoid Robot19 citations · 2007
- 4Computer control system and walking pattern control for a humanoid robot16 citations · 2008
- 5Compliance control of a humanoid arm based on force feedback10 citations · 2006
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- 7Measurement of human walking and generation of humanoid walking pattern9 citations · 2007
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