Jinhong Qu
Papers
9
Total Citations
99
H-Index
6
About
Jinhong Qu is a robotics researcher specializing in microrobotics, piezoelectric actuation, and legged locomotion dynamics at the millimeter and centimeter scales. His work sits at the intersection of structural dynamics, contact mechanics, and small-scale robot design, with a particular focus on developing accurate predictive models for vibration-driven locomotion in miniature legged systems. Qu's most significant contributions center on dynamic modeling frameworks for piezoelectrically-actuated microrobots. His most-cited paper (29 citations) introduced a comprehensive model capturing multi-mode, multi-axis vibration and impact dynamics in compliant-legged microrobots — a foundational tool for understanding how high-frequency actuation translates into directed locomotion. Complementary work on silicon hexapods with integrated thin-film PZT actuators (17 citations) further bridged structural dynamics and ground contact forces in chip-scale devices. Beyond modeling, Qu has contributed practically through gait analysis, rapid-prototyped robot testbeds, passive steering strategies, and bio-inspired designs such as a surface-tension-exploiting water strider millibot. His exploration of piezoelectric self-sensing also points toward autonomous, sensor-integrated microrobotic platforms. With cumulative citations reflecting a growing research community, Qu's work provides essential groundwork for next-generation miniature robots applicable in medicine, inspection, and exploration.
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Top Papers
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- 2Dynamic Structural and Contact Modeling for a Silicon Hexapod Microrobot17 citations · 2017
- 3Design and analysis of varied gaits in elastic vibratory milli-robots16 citations · 2018
- 4Multiple-Mode Dynamic Model for Piezoelectric Micro-Robot Walking10 citations · 2016
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- 6Milli-Scale Biped Vibratory Water Strider7 citations · 2019
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