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Weimin Li is a leading figure in robotics, whose work spans the foundational theory of parallel mechanisms to the cutting-edge development of wearable exoskeletons. His early, highly influential research established new kinematic structures for parallel manipulators, with his 2002 paper on 2- to 5-DOF designs garnering over 310 citations and becoming a cornerstone in the field. This work led to the invention of the P-CUBE, a decoupled 3-DOF translational robot that achieves motion with elegant simplicity using only prismatic pairs. More recently, Li has pivoted to human-centric robotics, addressing critical challenges in mobility and labor. He has developed a portable soft exosuit specifically designed to assist with stair climbing—a demanding activity often overlooked in exoskeleton research—and a wearable upper limb exoskeleton with intelligent control to prevent muscle fatigue during heavy lifting. His investigations into variable ankle stiffness for bipedal walking further demonstrate a deep commitment to achieving stable, efficient, and human-like locomotion. Through this remarkable journey from theoretical kinematics to practical, assistive devices, Li’s work continues to shape how robots interact with and augment the human body.