Jue Yu

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Institute of Electronics

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Jue Yu is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotics, specializing in the design and control of variable stiffness joints for enhanced physical human-robot interaction. Their key research areas encompass electromagnetic actuation, compliant mechanisms, and force control in industrial and service robotics. Yu’s major contributions include the development of an electromagnetic prismatic joint with variable stiffness, which can absorb sudden shocks and improve the natural dynamics of robotic systems, as detailed in their 2017 paper (16 citations). Building on this, their 2019 work introduced a linear variable stiffness joint (VSJ) using an annular permanent magnet and coaxial cylindrical coil, enabling output force and stiffness to be linearly proportional to coil current—a breakthrough for precise force control (14 citations). These innovations have significant implications for safer, more adaptable robots in manufacturing and assistive applications. Yu’s work is notable for bridging theoretical electromagnetic design with practical robotic systems, offering a novel approach to achieving controllable physical interaction. With a growing citation record, Yu is establishing themselves as a key contributor to the advancement of compliant robotics, making their research essential reading for students and engineers interested in next-generation actuation technologies.