Qiao Hu
Papers
27
Total Citations
277
H-Index
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About
Qiao Hu is a leading researcher in biomimetic robotics and soft actuation, with a focus on undulatory fin robots, soft grippers, and ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMCs). Their work bridges bio-inspired design with practical engineering, advancing amphibious and underwater robotic systems. Hu’s major contributions include the development of a biomimetic undulating fin robot that adapts to varying water conditions (39 citations), a three-fingered soft pneumatic gripper with joint-tuning capability for fragile object manipulation (34 citations), and an integrated fabrication process enhancing IPMC actuator power density (21 citations). They have also pioneered smooth path planning for autonomous underwater vehicles using RRT* with B-spline curves (17 citations) and encapsulated IPMC sensors with high sensitivity and stability (16 citations). Notable achievements include the design of a bio-inspired amphibious robot with two undulatory fins for both swimming and crawling (15 citations) and a CPG-based framework for flexible locomotion control (11 citations). With over 170 total citations across their top papers, Hu’s work is highly influential in soft robotics, underwater locomotion, and smart materials, offering innovative solutions for fragile object grasping, aquatic exploration, and adaptive motion in complex environments.
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- 2Three-Fingered Soft Pneumatic Gripper Integrating Joint-Tuning Capability34 citations · 2021
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