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Maowen Sun is a leading researcher in the field of robotic exoskeletons, with a primary focus on developing advanced actuation and sensing systems for human augmentation. His work centers on solving the critical engineering challenges of creating lightweight, high-efficiency, and high-precision power-assisted robots for applications in freight transport and healthcare. Sun’s major contributions include the design of a novel hydraulic actuating system for lower-body exoskeletons, which addresses the traditional limitations of centralized, inefficient hydraulic systems, and a complete drive solution using lightweight electrohydrostatic actuators that significantly improves control precision. His most impactful work, a laser-engraved wearable gait recognition sensor system (47 citations), provides the essential perceptual foundation for exoskeleton control by enabling accurate motion detection. With over 100 total citations across his key publications, Sun’s research is driving the practical, long-term application of exoskeleton technology. His recent work on a design paradigm for human-size manipulators further demonstrates his commitment to achieving the comprehensive performance—high payload, repeatability, and bandwidth—necessary for robots to match or surpass human capabilities in diverse real-world tasks.