Jiyu Sun

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Jiyu Sun is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biomechanics and bio-inspired robotics, with a primary focus on developing artificial muscles and understanding animal locomotion for engineering applications. His most influential work, "A review of shape memory alloy artificial muscles in bionic applications" (2023), has garnered 29 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in soft robotics. This comprehensive review explores how shape memory alloys (SMAs) can replicate biological muscle behavior, offering transformative potential for bionic prosthetics and soft robots. Sun's innovative approach extends to miniaturization, as demonstrated in his study "Miniaturization of robots that fly on beetles' wings" (2020, 17 citations), where he investigated the shock-absorbing wings of rhinoceros beetles to inspire collision-tolerant micro-aerial vehicles. His earlier work on the kinematics of the Chinese toad *Bufo gargarizans* (2010) laid foundational insights into amphibian locomotion. By bridging biology and engineering, Sun's research not only advances the design of resilient, muscle-like actuators but also provides scalable solutions for insect-scale robots, making him a key contributor to the next generation of agile, bio-inspired machines.