Junhao Xiao

National University of Defense Technology

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Junhao Xiao is an emerging researcher specializing in the design, dynamics, and operational strategies of unmanned aerial-aquatic vehicles (UAAVs) — a cutting-edge frontier at the intersection of aerial and aquatic robotics. His most notable work, "Transition Strategy for Unmanned Aerial-Aquatic Vehicles (UAAVs): A Survey" (2026), represents a comprehensive examination of one of the most technically challenging problems in cross-domain robotics: enabling vehicles to seamlessly transition between air and water environments. This survey consolidates existing structural design approaches and theoretical frameworks for UAAV prototypes, addressing their potential applications across both military and civilian domains, from underwater reconnaissance to environmental monitoring. Though still early in its citation trajectory with 2 citations, the work positions Xiao as a contributor to a rapidly growing research hotspot that is attracting increasing global attention. His research speaks to a broader demand for versatile, multi-environment autonomous systems capable of operating where traditional unmanned vehicles cannot. As the field of cross-medium robotics continues to expand, Xiao's foundational survey work provides a valuable reference point for researchers and engineers looking to understand and advance UAAV transition technologies.