Yudong Liu

Harbin Institute of Technology, Southern University of Science and Technology

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Yudong Liu is a robotics researcher whose work bridges the gap between high-performance locomotion and assistive rehabilitation technology. His primary research areas include hydraulic quadruped robot control, active compliance, and robot-assisted haptic feedback for instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Liu’s most cited work, "Research and Improvement on Active Compliance Control of Hydraulic Quadruped Robot" (2021, 20 citations), addresses the critical challenge of achieving stable, adaptable locomotion in unstructured environments by enhancing response rapidity and impedance control. This builds on his earlier foundational study (2019, 3 citations) that identified key limitations in hydraulic robot responsiveness. In a notable shift toward human-centered robotics, Liu’s 2023 paper (8 citations) introduces a robot-assisted haptic rendering system for nail hammering—a representative IADL task. This work demonstrates how haptic feedback can restore independence for neurologically impaired individuals, marking a significant contribution to rehabilitation robotics. By combining expertise in hydraulic actuation with assistive technology, Liu is advancing both the agility of legged robots and the quality of life for patients, making his research impactful across robotics and healthcare.