Xiangzhi Wei

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Xiangzhi Wei is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the design, kinematics, and locomotion of novel modular and deformable robots. His most significant contribution is the development of a modular rolling robot, detailed in a 2018 paper that has garnered 37 citations, demonstrating its influence in the field. This robot, constructed from eight triangular links with three degrees of freedom, achieves directional control by deforming into different planar modes—a key innovation in rolling locomotion. Earlier, in 2014, Wei proposed a deformable polyhedron robot, further exploring shape-shifting mechanisms for mobility. Beyond hardware, he has advanced computational design for robotics, including an improved algorithm for automating the placement of non-overlapping sensors on large-scale robot skin, and a geometric solution to the polygon containment problem on isometric grids—work that addresses foundational challenges in automated design. Wei’s research uniquely bridges mechanical design and algorithmic optimization, offering practical pathways for more adaptive and autonomous robotic systems.