Taishan Liu

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Taishan Liu is a pioneering roboticist whose research focuses on bioinspired microrobotics, with key contributions in terrestrial and underwater locomotion at the insect and sub-centimeter scale. His most cited work, “S²worm: A Fast-Moving Untethered Insect-Scale Robot With 2-DoF Transmission Mechanism” (2022, 37 citations), addresses the critical challenge of achieving high maneuverability and autonomy in compact, untethered terrestrial robots. By designing a novel two-degree-of-freedom transmission system, Liu enabled unprecedented speed and agility in an insect-scale platform, advancing the practical deployment of microrobots for exploration and surveillance. More recently, his 2025 study on a “bioinspired multimotion modality underwater microrobot” (12 citations) draws inspiration from the pteropod, a small aquatic organism, to create a robot capable of flexible movement and robust transitions between motion modes in confined underwater environments. This work demonstrates Liu’s ability to translate biological principles into engineering solutions for navigating narrow, complex spaces. With a growing citation record and a focus on pushing the boundaries of miniaturized robotics, Liu’s research is shaping the future of autonomous, agile microrobots for both terrestrial and aquatic applications.