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Mengchao Ma is a leading researcher in biomimetic robotics and amphibious intelligent systems, with a focus on developing robots that bridge the gap between land and aquatic environments. His most notable contribution is the design of a spiral-propulsion amphibious intelligent robot for garbage cleaning, which uniquely enables seamless transition between land and sea operations—a capability absent in conventional cleanup vessels. This work, published in 2023, has already garnered 14 citations, highlighting its timely impact on environmental robotics. Ma’s earlier research centers on bioinspired robotic rats, where he has made significant strides in mimicking rodent morphology and behavior. He developed a lightweight, compact waist mechanism for agile turning (13 citations) and introduced a phase-shift turning action that replicates natural rodent movement (7 citations). To enhance robot-animal interaction, Ma created a miniature stereo vision system and a real-time visual perception system, enabling robotic rats to perceive and track objects—a critical step toward realistic biomimetic studies. His work not only advances robotics for environmental cleanup but also deepens our understanding of animal-robot interaction, positioning him as an innovator at the intersection of bioinspiration and practical engineering.