Papers
31
Total Citations
562
H-Index
12
About
Yiwei Liu is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans space robotics, dexterous manipulation, and human-robot interaction. With a career defined by engineering innovation, Liu has made seminal contributions to the design of robotic systems for both terrestrial and extraterrestrial applications. Liu's most celebrated work includes the design and optimization of a six-axis force/torque sensor for space robots (115 citations) and foundational contributions to the DLR/HIT Hand II, an advanced five-fingered dexterous robotic hand (85 citations). These efforts established Liu as a key figure in precision robotic end-effector design. His research on shape memory alloy-actuated grippers (81 citations) and large space manipulator end-effectors (62 citations) further demonstrates a sustained focus on adaptable, high-performance robotic mechanisms. Notably, Liu contributed to China's TianGong-2 space laboratory mission, developing the robotic hand-arm system used in landmark on-orbit servicing experiments — bridging academic research and real-world space deployment. More recently, his work on variable stiffness actuators and versatile humanoid platforms reflects a growing emphasis on safe, collaborative human-robot interaction. Across more than a decade of impactful research, Liu's portfolio represents a comprehensive vision for next-generation intelligent robotic systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Design and optimization of a novel six-axis force/torque sensor for space robot115 citations · 2015
- 2Five-finger Dextrous Robot Hand DLR/HIT Hand II85 citations · 2009
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- 5Control of autonomous airship28 citations · 2009
- 6Key technologies of TianGong-2 robotic hand and its on-orbit experiments22 citations · 2018
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- 8Design and development of a 7-DOF humanoid arm18 citations · 2012
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