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Zenghui Gao is a leading researcher in the field of bionic robotics, with a primary focus on the locomotion, stability, and energy efficiency of multi-foot robots. His work addresses critical challenges in legged robotics, particularly the design of flexible foot structures to mitigate landing impact and improve adaptability to uneven terrain. Gao’s most influential contribution is the development of a two-degree-of-freedom flexible foot-end, which significantly reduces vibration and enhances ground compliance—a concept detailed in his top-cited paper (16 citations). He has also pioneered methods for minimizing energy consumption through static posture optimization, extending battery life in horizontal environments, and has proposed smooth adjustment algorithms to eliminate instability during posture transitions. With a cumulative citation count of 32 across his key works, Gao’s research is foundational for advancing practical, low-energy, and stable bionic robots. His achievements include the modeling of flexible foot vibrations to prevent resonance, ensuring robust performance in real-world applications. For students and researchers, Gao’s work offers a systematic approach to solving the mechanical and control challenges that underpin the next generation of agile, energy-efficient walking robots.