Jun-Hao Zhang

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Jun-Hao Zhang is a pioneering researcher in the field of biomimetic underwater robotics, with a specialized focus on the dynamic modeling and control of hybrid rigid-soft robotic systems. His work bridges the gap between traditional rigid underwater vehicles and emerging soft robotics, addressing critical challenges in aquatic manipulation and locomotion. Zhang’s most influential contribution is his development of a dynamic model for underwater snake robots that integrates rigid and soft actuation, first published in 2022 and already garnering 16 citations. This work represents a significant leap forward in creating more adaptable and efficient underwater robots for inspection and maintenance tasks. He further refined this concept in 2023 with a unified rigid-soft kinematic and dynamic model, demonstrating sophisticated control strategies for bioinspired underwater locomotion. Additionally, his 2021 analysis of soft manipulators in complex underwater environments has laid essential groundwork for integrating compliant robotic arms with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for sampling and rescue operations. Zhang’s research is not only advancing the theoretical foundations of soft robotics but also enabling practical applications in marine science, engineering, and salvage operations. His work is increasingly recognized as foundational for the next generation of adaptable, bioinspired underwater robots.