Papers
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Total Citations
407
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About
Yiqun Liu is a robotics researcher whose work spans legged locomotion, teleoperation, and special-purpose robotic systems for hazardous environments. His most influential contribution, "Foot–Terrain Interaction Mechanics for Legged Robots" (2013, 159 citations), advanced the field by developing physics-grounded contact mechanics models that move beyond black-box approaches, enabling more accurate design, simulation, and control of legged robots on varied terrains. This foundational work has shaped subsequent research in both academia and robot engineering communities worldwide. Liu's broader research portfolio reflects a consistent focus on deploying robots in extreme or inaccessible environments. He has contributed to fault-tolerant gait planning for hexapod robots, energy-efficient motion planning, and high-fidelity dynamic simulation platforms, demonstrating a commitment to both theoretical rigor and practical reliability. His work on nuclear power plant inspection robots and deep-sea crawling-swimming hexapods highlights his interdisciplinary reach across safety-critical domains. His investigations into teleoperation—including passivity-based controllers for wheeled robots on slippery terrain—further underscore his interest in human-robot collaboration under challenging conditions. Collectively, Liu's research, with over 370 citations, establishes him as a significant contributor to robust, terrain-adaptive robotic systems for real-world deployment.
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- 2Fault-Tolerant Tripod Gait Planning and Verification of a Hexapod Robot35 citations · 2020
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- 10An omnidirectional mobile operating robot based on mecanum wheel13 citations · 2017