Mingyu Duan

Tianjin Polytechnic University, Peking University

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Mingyu Duan is a rising roboticist whose work bridges the gap between bio-inspired design and mechanical innovation. His primary research areas include legged locomotion, deformable robotics, and hybrid mobility systems. Duan’s most notable contribution is the development of **R-Taichi**, a quadruped robot equipped with deformed wheels that seamlessly transitions between wheel mode, RHex-style variable-height motion, and full leg mode using a simple link mechanism. This design, which has garnered 6 citations since 2023, optimizes motor-relative control to enhance versatility across terrains. In a 2025 study, Duan introduced a groundbreaking **rolling vs. swing strategy** to boost locomotion speed and stability in legged robots, addressing the inefficiencies of traditional swing gaits. His work on the **swelling of spherical polyelectrolyte gels** (2024) further demonstrates his interdisciplinary range, exploring soft matter dynamics. With a growing citation footprint and a knack for solving fundamental mobility challenges, Duan is shaping the future of adaptive, energy-efficient robots.