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Uri Ben Hanan is a robotics researcher whose work centers on bio-inspired locomotion, miniature jumping robots, and biomechanics. He is best known for his pioneering development of a locust-inspired miniature jumping robot, a project that has garnered over 150 citations and established him as a leading voice in the field of small-scale mobile robotics. Drawing inspiration from the extraordinary jumping and gliding capabilities of the desert locust, Ben Hanan's research addresses one of the central challenges in unmanned ground vehicles: traversing rough terrain and obstacles that exceed a robot's own dimensions. His contributions extend beyond the initial design, encompassing jump stabilization through wing-spreading mechanisms, landing recovery systems, and orientation control — collectively enabling robots to perform consecutive jumps, a capability rare among bio-inspired platforms. His 2018 study on the jumping efficiency of small creatures further bridges biological principles and engineering constraints, offering theoretical grounding for scaling robotic jumpers. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 260 across his most notable works, Ben Hanan's research has meaningfully advanced the understanding of agile locomotion in miniature robots, making his findings essential reading for students and engineers working at the intersection of biomechanics and robotics design.