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Junrui Zhang is pushing the boundaries of bio-inspired and autonomous robotics, with a focus on creating machines that can navigate the most challenging environments on Earth and beyond. His work centers on three key areas: legged locomotion for planetary exploration, diffusion-based planning for complex navigation, and novel bio-inspired aerial vehicle design. Zhang’s most impactful contribution is his 2024 study on autonomous gait switching for a hexapod robot designed for the multi-terrain Martian surface, which has already garnered 28 citations. This work provides a critical framework for robots to dynamically adapt their walking patterns without human intervention. In the same year, he introduced LDP (Local Diffusion Planner), a novel application of conditional diffusion models for robot navigation and collision avoidance in dynamic, obstacle-filled spaces, demonstrating a powerful new tool for policy learning. Most recently, his 2025 project, “Flybbit,” showcases his innovative spirit by designing a rabbit-inspired flying robot with a movable “ears” mechanism, creating a unique five-degree-of-freedom aerial system. Through this diverse portfolio, Zhang is establishing himself as a rising leader in creating versatile, intelligent robots that can traverse air, land, and alien worlds.