Shengzui Xu

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Shengzui Xu is a rising figure in the field of amphibious and legged robotics, with a focused research agenda spanning underwater propulsion, quadrupedal locomotion, and multi-modal motion control. His work is distinguished by a practical, model-driven approach to solving core challenges in robot mobility across complex terrains and fluid environments. A key contribution is the optimization of paddle trajectories for fin-wheel underwater robots, a study that directly enhances propulsion efficiency for applications in underwater detection and military operations. In parallel, Xu has tackled the computational bottleneck of legged robot control by developing a high-frequency Model Predictive Control (MPC) framework for bounding gaits in parallel quadruped robots, addressing a common limitation in real-time full-body control. His most integrative work is the CPG-MPC controller for the wheel-fin-flipper integrated amphibious robot (WFF-AmphiRobot), which enables seamless, flexible motion across land, water, and transitional zones. While early in his career, with each of his most-cited papers garnering 1–2 citations, these publications represent foundational steps in advancing the autonomy and efficiency of next-generation robots designed for challenging, unstructured environments.