Xiangyu Xu

Zhejiang University, Hunan Agricultural University

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Xiangyu Xu is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics and nonlinear control systems, with a focus on advancing multi-modal locomotion for autonomous aerial and terrestrial robots. Their most notable contribution is the development of a tailless flapping-wing robot equipped with bio-inspired elastic passive legs, enabling seamless transitions between flight and ground movement. This work, published in 2025, has garnered early attention with 4 citations, highlighting its potential to revolutionize drone design by mimicking natural insect and bird locomotion. Xu’s research addresses a critical challenge in robotics: achieving efficient, versatile movement without sacrificing stability or energy efficiency. Additionally, Xu has explored finite-time stability in delayed fractional-order systems with nonlinear control, a theoretical contribution with 2 citations that underscores their expertise in complex dynamical systems. By integrating mechanical innovation with rigorous control theory, Xu’s work bridges the gap between biological inspiration and practical engineering, offering new pathways for search-and-rescue, environmental monitoring, and autonomous exploration. Their interdisciplinary approach and emerging citation record mark them as a rising talent in robotics and control, with future work poised to further impact both academia and industry.