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Tan Da-long is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the design and intelligence of humanoid and mobile robotic systems. His key research areas encompass humanoid robotics, redundant manipulator design, multi-robot cooperation, and terrain-adaptive locomotion. Dr. Da-long’s most significant contribution is the development of the YIREN mobile humanoid robot, a 23-degree-of-freedom platform distinguished by its innovative variable-joint-stiffness waist mechanism—a breakthrough that enhances dynamic balance and motion fluidity. This work, cited 11 times, remains a foundational reference in adaptive humanoid design. He also engineered a ten-degree-of-freedom redundant manipulator based on three parallel platforms, achieving 8 citations for its novel hybrid serial-parallel configuration that dramatically improves dexterity and workspace. In multi-robot systems, Dr. Da-long introduced biology-inspired behavior decision-making rules for cooperative motion, demonstrating how man-modeling rules can enable emergent group coordination. His simulation work on wheeled mobile robot-terrain interaction further showcases his commitment to real-world applicability, using virtual reality to model complex 3D uneven terrain dynamics. Through these contributions, Tan Da-long has established himself as a key architect of more capable, adaptable, and intelligent robotic systems.