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Tianbiao Yu is a leading researcher in precision manufacturing, robotics, and bionic underwater systems, whose work bridges the gap between theoretical mechanics and industrial application. His most influential contribution is the development of a pneumatic polishing force control system using high-speed on/off valves with PWM controlling, which has garnered 63 citations and addresses critical challenges in automated surface finishing. Yu has also made foundational advances in spatial parallel robot accuracy, introducing a nonlinear equivalent method for clearance-affected error sensitivity analysis—a key contribution to precision robotics. His early work on motion simulation for robots using VRML and Java interaction (6 citations) pioneered virtual reality-based robotic visualization, enabling more intuitive design and remote operation. More recently, Yu has ventured into bio-inspired robotics, designing innovative underdriven multi-degree-of-freedom mechanisms for sea turtle and cownose ray hydrofoils, achieving efficient bionic locomotion with minimal actuation. He has also developed flexible manufacturing cells for optical free-form surfaces, integrating KUKA robots with CNC machining centers to solve complex industrial fabrication challenges. With a career spanning from virtual simulation to bionic underwater robots, Yu’s research consistently demonstrates a commitment to practical, high-precision automation and novel mechanical design.