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Dr. Yulei Hou’s research lies at the intersection of biomimetic robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and parallel mechanism design. His most influential work, “Biomimetic shoulder complex based on 3-PSS/S spherical parallel mechanism” (2014, 20 citations), introduced a novel approach to replicating human shoulder motion using a spherical parallel mechanism, advancing the field of humanoid robotics. More recently, his 2023 study on a cable-driven flexible ankle rehabilitation robot (FARR) addresses critical challenges in human-robot coupling performance, offering a biomimetic solution for safer, more effective rehabilitation therapy. Dr. Hou’s contributions extend to fully decoupled parallel robot mechanisms and 6-DOF parallel systems, demonstrating his sustained impact on mechanism theory and design. With a career spanning foundational kinematic analysis and cutting-edge human-robot interaction, his work has garnered citations that underscore its relevance to both robotics researchers and clinical practitioners. Dr. Hou’s achievements exemplify how bio-inspired design can bridge the gap between mechanical systems and human physiology, making him a key figure in the development of next-generation assistive and rehabilitation robots.