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About
Zu Guang Zhang is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics, with a focus on developing novel actuation and control strategies for agile, energy-efficient locomotion. His work spans two primary domains: robotic fish propelled by electrostatic film motors and adaptive running in quadruped robots. Zhang’s most influential contribution is the design and control of the “Seidengyo” series of robotic fish, which use lightweight, flexible electrostatic actuators to achieve high-mobility, open-loop swimming—a concept detailed in his highly cited 2008 paper (50 citations). He further advanced this field by modeling and identifying the system dynamics of these novel motors, enabling more precise propulsion. In legged robotics, Zhang introduced delayed feedback control to autonomously generate efficient, self-stabilizing running gaits for quadrupeds, as demonstrated in his 2006 paper (23 citations) and the development of the “Rush” robot. His work on forced vibration and synchronization for adaptive running (16 citations) has been instrumental in enabling robots to traverse rough terrain with minimal energy. With over 130 total citations, Zhang’s research uniquely bridges electrostatic actuation and dynamic locomotion, offering foundational insights for the next generation of soft, autonomous robots.
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- 3Design and Control of a Fish-like Robot Using an Electrostatic Motor17 citations · 2007
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