Papers
15
Total Citations
543
H-Index
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About
Yaoguang Wei is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of marine robotics, aquaculture technology, and intelligent systems, whose work has fundamentally advanced how humans monitor and manage underwater environments. With a career defined by bridging biomimetic engineering and practical aquaculture applications, Wei has garnered over 500 citations across his most influential works, reflecting the broad reach of his contributions. Wei's landmark survey on underwater robot positioning and navigation (2019, 161 citations) established him as a leading authority in the field, providing a foundational reference for researchers worldwide. His equally influential review on intelligent and unmanned aquaculture equipment (2022, 124 citations) has shaped the trajectory of smart farming technologies. A recurring theme in his work is the development of biologically inspired robotic systems — most notably the tendon-driven continuum robotic dolphin "ConRoDolI" and a hybrid-drive robotic fish designed for water quality monitoring in deep-sea net cages. Wei has also tackled critical challenges in autonomous underwater inspection, replacing hazardous diver-based methods with neural-network-driven robotic systems. His more recent forays into semantic SLAM for dynamic environments and brain-computer interfaces demonstrate a researcher continually expanding his interdisciplinary reach, making him an essential figure for anyone studying marine robotics or precision aquaculture.
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Top Papers
- 1Survey of underwater robot positioning navigation161 citations · 2019
- 2Application of intelligent and unmanned equipment in aquaculture: A review124 citations · 2022
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- 4Design and analysis of a novel tendon-driven continuum robotic dolphin36 citations · 2021
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- 7Intelligent control method of underwater inspection robot in netcage27 citations · 2021
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