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Luyao Zhang’s research lies at the intersection of robotics, bio-inspired locomotion, and dynamic control, with a focus on enabling robots to navigate complex, real-world environments. Her most cited work introduces a groundbreaking approach to humanoid robot stability through reachability-based push recovery. By applying Hamilton-Jacobi (HJ) reachability analysis to a Variable-Height Inverted Pendulum (VHIP) model, Zhang developed a novel method for calculating zero-step capturability—the ability to recover from a push without taking a step. This work, published in 2021, has already garnered significant attention for its potential to enhance the safety and resilience of bipedal robots in unpredictable settings. Earlier in her career, Zhang explored underwater locomotion, conducting both experimental and numerical studies on the hydrodynamics of a swimming paddle for a shoal crab robot, Crabot-I. This foundational research, published in 2017, contributed to the design of efficient auxiliary propulsion systems for bio-inspired aquatic robots. With a growing citation count, Zhang’s contributions are shaping the future of robust robot control, bridging theoretical analysis and practical robotic applications.
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