Yanlin Hao

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Yanlin Hao is a researcher in mechanical engineering and robotics, with a primary focus on the design and locomotion analysis of novel mobile mechanisms. Their key research areas include deployable structures, linkage-based robotics, and single-degree-of-freedom (DOF) locomotion systems. Hao’s major contribution lies in the development of rolling expandable mobile linkages, as exemplified by their most-cited work, "Design and locomotion analysis of two kinds of rolling expandable mobile linkages with a single degree of freedom" (2020, 17 citations). This study introduces two innovative rolling robots that achieve motion by deforming their outer shapes using multi-loop planar expandable linkages, constructed from a concave outer loop and inner parallelogram loops—all controlled by a single actuator. This work demonstrates a clever integration of geometry and kinematics to enable efficient, shape-changing locomotion without complex control systems. While Hao’s citation count is still growing, their research offers a foundational approach to compact, transformable robots, with potential applications in search-and-rescue or space exploration. Their achievements highlight a talent for simplifying robotic mobility through elegant mechanical design, making their work a valuable reference for students and researchers interested in minimal-actuator locomotion and deployable mechanisms.