Naiyu Shi

Changzhou Institute of Technology, Jiangsu University

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Naiyu Shi is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on the design of novel, high-performance actuators and locomotion systems for robots operating in complex environments. Shi’s major contributions lie in two key areas: adaptive robotic grasping and in-pipe inspection robotics. In their 2023 work on a back-drivable rotational force actuator, Shi introduced a compact rotary series elastic actuator (RSEA) featuring an innovative arc groove design that significantly reduces system dimensions while enabling safe, adaptive grasping. This work, with 5 citations, addresses a critical challenge in creating compliant, human-safe robotic hands. Expanding into pipeline robotics, Shi’s 2024 paper presents a modular walking device (MWD) that overcomes the limitations of traditional wheeled pipeline robots, which struggle with irregular pipe structures. By developing a novel, multi-modal walking mechanism, this research (3 citations) paves the way for more versatile and reliable inspection robots in challenging industrial settings. Through these contributions, Shi is advancing the state of the art in both soft grasping and specialized mobile robotics.