Pei-Chun Lin

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Pei-Chun Lin is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges bioinspiration and practical locomotion, with a focus on developing robots capable of navigating the most challenging terrains. His research centers on bio-inspired design, transformable mechanisms, and autonomous mobility in unstructured environments. In his highly innovative 2024 study, "Larva-Inspired Drilling Robot," Lin introduced a novel drilling robot that mimics larval locomotion, featuring a specially designed drill, a three-segment steering mechanism inspired by insect anatomy, and a track-based propulsion system. This work addresses the critical challenge of underground exploration, offering a new paradigm for subterranean robotics. Building on this foundation, his 2025 paper, "Stair Climbing of a Transformable Robot Using Varying Leg-Wheel Contact Points," presents a groundbreaking approach to urban mobility. By optimizing the interplay between legged and wheeled modes, Lin’s robot achieves seamless stair climbing without complex planning, demonstrating a versatile solution for navigating human-built environments. Though his most-cited works are recent, their impact is already evident in their citation counts, signaling growing influence in the field. Lin’s contributions are notable for their practical engineering insights and their potential to transform search-and-rescue, exploration, and service robotics.