Yangwei Wang

Harbin Institute of Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Northeast Forestry University

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Yangwei Wang is a pioneering researcher in the field of biomimetic and soft robotics, with a focus on designing robots that emulate the movement and adaptability of biological organisms. His work spans the development of a biomimetic cuttlefish robot actuated by shape memory alloy (SMA) wires, which replicates the undulatory fin and water-jetting propulsion of real cuttlefish—a foundational study with 17 citations. Wang has also advanced robust control systems for pneumatic muscle actuator (PMA)-driven parallel robots, introducing a nominal stiffness model to enhance precision and stability, a contribution cited 16 times. His research extends to legged locomotion, where he developed a cost function for foothold selection in quadruped robots using Time-of-Flight cameras, enabling stable walking on rough terrain. More recently, Wang has explored plant-inspired designs, such as a gas-driven bionic flytrap soft robot, demonstrating novel actuation mechanisms for soft robotics. With a cumulative impact of over 40 citations, Wang’s work bridges biology and engineering, offering innovative solutions for adaptive, flexible robotic systems. His achievements highlight a commitment to creating robots that are not only functional but also inspired by nature’s most efficient designs.