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Li B is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the design of shape-shifting mobile robots for critical applications in urban search and rescue (USAR) and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). His primary research areas include modular robotics, snake-like robot locomotion, and adaptive manipulator control systems. B’s most significant contribution is the development of the Amoeba II (A-II), a portable shape-shifting robot with three degrees of freedom and dual tracked drive systems, designed to navigate complex, debris-filled environments. This work, cited 10 times, demonstrates his ability to merge mechanical innovation with practical field requirements. Earlier, he introduced a link-type modular robot that enhances mobility by linking vehicles into a train and increases flexibility through shape shifting, a concept cited 5 times and foundational to modern USAR robotics. B also advanced snake-like robot design with the Coupled-Actuation Modular Universal Unit (MUU), enabling smoother, more efficient locomotion. His EOD manipulator control system work further showcases his commitment to safety-critical applications. With a career spanning from 2002 to 2015, B’s research has laid the groundwork for robots that can adapt their form to overcome obstacles, directly impacting disaster response and hazardous environment operations.