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Cheng-Hsin Li is a robotics researcher whose work centers on mobile robot design, hybrid locomotion systems, and motion planning for complex terrains. He is best known as a principal contributor to the development of **Quattroped**, a pioneering four-leg/four-wheel transformable robot that elegantly bridges the gap between wheeled and legged locomotion. Unlike conventional hybrid platforms that rely on separate mechanisms for each mode, Quattroped employs a unique transformation mechanism that morphs wheels directly into two-degree-of-freedom legs — a design innovation that has earned Li's foundational 2013 paper over 230 citations and established him as a significant voice in transformable robotics. Beyond mechanical design, Li has made meaningful contributions to motion planning, particularly in developing trajectory planning algorithms and four-leg coordination strategies for quasi-static stair climbing in quadruped robots. His systematic geometric approach — progressing from single-leg analysis to full four-leg coordination — reflects both rigor and practical applicability. With multiple publications across design, experimental validation, and algorithmic development, Li's cumulative body of work has garnered over 360 citations, offering students and researchers a well-rounded foundation in versatile mobile robot platforms capable of navigating both structured and unstructured environments.