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Yuguo Cui is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics and smart actuator systems, with a focus on developing innovative underwater and rehabilitation robots. His primary research areas include biomimetic robotic fish actuated by macro fiber composites (MFCs), micro thrust measurement techniques, and cable-driven robotic systems for human-robot interaction. Cui's major contributions include designing and experimentally validating a miniature MFC-actuated koi-inspired robot fish, where he developed a cantilever-based micro thrust measurement system to capture dynamic pressure field evolution—a critical advancement for understanding biomimetic propulsion. His work on underwater dynamic hysteresis modeling and feedforward control of flexible caudal fins has further refined the precision of bio-inspired locomotion. With over 64 citations across his most-cited papers, including his 2020 study on micro thrust measurement (26 citations) and his 2021 work on pressure field distribution (18 citations), Cui's research has significantly impacted the fields of soft robotics and underwater autonomous vehicles. Additionally, his investigations into cable tension analysis for modular human-like robotic arms and ankle rehabilitation robots demonstrate his versatility in addressing safe human-robot interaction and medical rehabilitation challenges.