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Yaping Lu’s research centers on bio-inspired robotics, with a particular focus on the design, structural development, and control of bionic systems modeled after fish and snakes. Lu’s major contributions include pioneering the design of simple bio-robotic fish based on carangiform propulsion and developing a 3D bionic snake-like robot capable of complex movements such as winding, turning, and spiraling. These works laid foundational principles for low-cost, Arduino-controlled robotic platforms, enabling functions like obstacle avoidance and color discrimination. With over 20 citations across key papers, Lu’s impact is evident in advancing accessible, modular bionic designs for educational and research applications. Notable achievements include the integration of SolidWorks modeling for multi-joint robots and the proposal of a distributed control system for snake-like locomotion. Lu also contributed to curriculum development for applied undergraduate programs in mechatronics, aligning industrial robotics education with the “Internet + Made in China 2025” initiative. Through a blend of practical design and educational innovation, Lu has helped bridge the gap between theoretical bionics and real-world robotic implementation.