Wenyu Zuo
Papers
14
Total Citations
130
H-Index
7
About
Wenyu Zuo is a leading researcher in bio-inspired robotics, specializing in the design, modeling, and control of robotic fish and underwater systems. Their work focuses on enabling agile, three-dimensional maneuvering and efficient propulsion through innovative mechanisms, such as hybrid-tailed robotic fish driven by double-jointed or double-slider-crank systems. Zuo’s key contributions include developing cooperative collision avoidance laws for robotic fish (25 citations) and model-based control for 3D maneuvering through moving orifices (23 citations), which address critical challenges in underwater exploration and surveillance. They have also advanced grasping force control for high-stiffness robotic grippers (19 citations), demonstrating versatility across robotic domains. Notably, Zuo pioneered the use of reversible fuel cells for underwater buoyancy control, offering a compact, energy-efficient alternative to traditional compressed air or piston systems. Their work on event-triggered control reduces communication bandwidth needs, enhancing autonomy in low-bandwidth underwater environments. With over 100 total citations and a growing portfolio of impactful publications, Zuo’s research bridges bio-inspiration and practical engineering, making significant strides in autonomous underwater robotics and offshore inspection systems.
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- 3Grasping Force Control of Robotic Gripper With High Stiffness19 citations · 2021
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- 5Reversible fuel cell enabled underwater buoyancy control9 citations · 2022
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- 7Underwater Buoyancy and Depth Control Using Reversible PEM Fuel Cells7 citations · 2020
- 8Event-Triggered Control of Robotic Fish With Reduced Communication Rate6 citations · 2022
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- 10Bio-inspired robotic fish enabled motion tomography4 citations · 2023