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4
Total Citations
21
H-Index
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About
Yuyao Li is a pioneering researcher in the field of bio-inspired soft robotics and underwater locomotion, whose work bridges the gap between biological mechanisms and engineered systems. His primary research areas include soft pneumatic actuators, biomimetic robotic digits, and variable-configuration underwater robots. Li’s major contributions include the development of a 3D-printed soft pneumatic robotic digit that uses a parametric kinematic model to mimic and restore personalized finger functions after trauma or neurological impairment—a breakthrough with 10 citations. He has also advanced the understanding of cross-medium locomotion by studying how dolphins collaboratively use their bodies and fins to stand and walk on water surfaces, a hydrodynamic study with 5 citations that opens new possibilities for amphibious robots. Additionally, Li has designed variable-configuration bionic robotic fish and multi-fin undulating robots (4 and 2 citations, respectively), enabling adaptive propulsion for diverse underwater operations. His work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, combining parametric modeling, fluid dynamics, and soft robotics to create adaptable, high-performance systems. With a growing citation impact, Yuyao Li is shaping the future of assistive and exploratory robotics.
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- 3Development of a Variable-Configuration Bionic Robotic Fish4 citations · 2023
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