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Yuhang Hu is an emerging robotics researcher whose work spans humanoid robot design, autonomous self-modeling, and biologically inspired machine systems. His most-cited contribution, "Human-robot facial coexpression" (2024, 38 citations), addresses a critical gap in humanoid robotics by developing frameworks that enable physical robots to authentically express nonverbal facial communication — a frontier largely neglected amid advances in verbal AI interaction. This work reflects his broader interest in making robots more naturally integrated into human environments. Hu's research also pioneers robot self-modeling, demonstrating through egocentric visual approaches how robots can autonomously predict their own dynamics, detect damage, and adapt — without relying on external sensors or pre-programmed models. His explorations of "robot metabolism" and self-assembling truss systems push toward machines capable of growth, self-repair, and material incorporation, drawing inspiration directly from biological organisms. His integration of large language models and vision-language models for reconfigurable robot identification further demonstrates a commitment to bridging cutting-edge AI with real-world physical systems. Across his still-growing publication record, Hu consistently challenges the boundaries of monolithic robot design, advocating for adaptive, self-aware machines — making him a distinctive voice in next-generation autonomous robotics research.