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Professor MA Pei-sun is a pioneering roboticist whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of specialized mobile robotics, particularly for industrial inspection and maintenance. His work spans wall-climbing, in-pipe, and quadruped walking robots, with a distinctive focus on bio-inspired locomotion and smart material actuation. His most influential contribution is the development of a wall-climbing robot using permanent magnet suckers and tracked locomotion for oil tank volume labeling (107 citations), which established foundational principles for magnetic adhesion climbing systems. Professor Ma further demonstrated remarkable innovation in micro-robotics by pioneering the use of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuators, creating a prototype micro-wheeled-robot (54 citations) and a novel in-pipe worming robot (18 citations) that mimics earthworm locomotion. His work on a medicinal leech-inspired peristaltic robot for pipeline navigation (16 citations) showcases his talent for translating biological mechanisms into engineering solutions. Notably, Professor Ma led the development of China’s first live working robot for power distribution systems, a landmark achievement in the nation’s robotics history. His research on quadruped turning gait control and snake robots for tree-climbing further demonstrates his versatility, making him a foundational figure in Chinese robotics and a source of inspiration for students of bio-inspired and industrial robot design.