Feng Bao

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Feng Bao is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on bio-inspired locomotion and mobile robot mobility, with particular emphasis on water-running mechanisms and omni-directional wheeled systems. His most notable contribution is the design and kinematic analysis of a water-running mechanism for biped robots, inspired by the basilisk lizard's ability to run across water surfaces. Published in 2011, this work employs a four-linkage mechanism combined with a hybrid-drive six-linkage system, analyzed using linkage kinematics and the D-H method, earning 9 citations for its novel approach to amphibious locomotion. Bao also investigated the climbing obstacle capability of omni-directional wheeled robots, developing a simplified mechanics model to quantify the relationship between influential factors and obstacle height during simultaneous two-wheel climbing. This 2012 study, with 3 citations, provides practical insights for improving robot terrain adaptability. Through these contributions, Bao bridges biological inspiration with mechanical design, advancing the understanding of both specialized water-running locomotion and general wheeled robot mobility—work that holds relevance for search-and-rescue robotics and environmental exploration.