Papers
15
Total Citations
408
H-Index
9
About
Guanrui Li is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of aerial robotics, modular systems, and autonomous multi-robot coordination. He is best known for pioneering the ModQuad platform — a flying modular robotic structure capable of self-assembling in midair — which has garnered over 140 citations since its 2018 introduction and established him as a leading voice in aerial modular robotics. Subsequent work, including ModQuad-Vi and ModQuad-DoF, extended the system's capabilities through onboard vision-based assembly and enhanced yaw actuation, removing reliance on external infrastructure and broadening real-world applicability. Beyond modular systems, Li has made significant contributions to cooperative aerial manipulation, developing multi-MAV frameworks for cable-suspended payload transportation using monocular vision, inertial sensing, and nonlinear model predictive control — work that collectively exceeds 100 citations. His research portfolio also spans aggressive perching maneuvers, fault-tolerant control, vision-based multi-robot detection, human-aware physical collaboration, and learning-based predictive control, reflecting a broad commitment to making aerial robots safer, smarter, and more adaptable. With over 385 total citations across a decade of prolific output, Li's contributions meaningfully advance the frontier of autonomous aerial systems for real-world deployment in logistics, construction, and human-robot collaboration.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1ModQuad: The Flying Modular Structure that Self-Assembles in Midair142 citations · 2018
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- 3ModQuad-Vi: A Vision-Based Self-Assembling Modular Quadrotor50 citations · 2019
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- 5ModQuad-DoF: A Novel Yaw Actuation for Modular Quadrotors25 citations · 2020
- 6Aggressive Visual Perching with Quadrotors on Inclined Surfaces20 citations · 2021
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- 10Learning Model Predictive Control for Quadrotors8 citations · 2022