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Aihu Jia is a rising researcher in robotics, focusing on bio-inspired and soft robotic systems for complex environments. Their work spans continuum robots, underwater gliding robots, and soft pneumatic actuators, with a particular emphasis on improving flexibility, robustness, and ease of maintenance. Jia’s most-cited paper, "Design, Analysis and Experiment of a Modular Deployable Continuum Robot" (2024, 6 citations), addresses key limitations in continuum robot fabrication and workspace, proposing a modular design for enhanced practicality. They have also made notable contributions to underwater robotics, exploring the hydrodynamic characteristics of manta ray-inspired robots and the flexible wing dynamics of underwater gliders, drawing inspiration from biological propulsion for high efficiency and maneuverability. Additionally, Jia’s work on fluidic oscillation-based pneumatic actuation for soft locomotion and grasping introduces a novel approach to pneumatic control without moving parts, improving system robustness. With a growing citation record and a focus on translating biological principles into engineering solutions, Aihu Jia is contributing to the next generation of adaptable, resilient robots for applications in exploration, rescue, and environmental monitoring.