Youcheng Zhou
Papers
7
Total Citations
254
H-Index
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About
Youcheng Zhou is a leading researcher in amphibious robotics, specializing in bio-inspired locomotion and mechanical design for multi-environmental mobility. His major contributions center on the development of the AmphiHex series—hexapod robots capable of seamlessly transitioning between terrestrial and aquatic terrains. Zhou pioneered the use of variable stiffness legs and transformable flipper legs, enabling these robots to walk on rough ground, traverse soft mud, and propel underwater. His most cited work, "On a CPG-Based Hexapod Robot: AmphiHex-II With Variable Stiffness Legs" (114 citations), demonstrates how central pattern generator (CPG) control and compliant mechanisms achieve robust, adaptive locomotion. His earlier paper on AmphiHex-I (79 citations) established foundational designs for amphibious flipper-leg systems. Zhou’s research also extends to practical applications, such as using AmphiHex-I for detecting *Oncomelania hupensis*, the snail host of schistosomiasis, highlighting the real-world impact of his work. With over 240 cumulative citations, Zhou’s innovations in gait planning, compliant structures, and CPG-based control have significantly advanced the field of amphibious robotics, offering solutions for disaster rescue, environmental monitoring, and field exploration.
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- 1On a CPG-Based Hexapod Robot: AmphiHex-II With Variable Stiffness Legs114 citations · 2018
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- 5Gait planning and gait transition of AmphiHex-I10 citations · 2014
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