Fugeng Li

Northeastern University, Tianjin University

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Fugeng Li is a pioneering researcher in the fields of humanoid robotics, intelligent control systems, and advanced mechatronics. His most notable contribution is the introduction and development of the Biped Robot with Heterogeneous Legs (BRHL), a novel humanoid robot pattern that integrates magneto-rheological (MR) dampers for intelligent control. This foundational work, published in 2007, established a new paradigm in bipedal locomotion by combining coordinated dynamics modeling with adaptive damping mechanisms. Li's research has since expanded into collaborative robotics and energy-efficient navigation, as demonstrated by his 2024 work on guide dog robots that optimize route planning based on energy consumption. Most recently, in 2025, he has advanced the field of electric vehicle propulsion by integrating sliding mode control with digital twin technology for sensorless hub motor control, enabling real-time parameter evaluation and robust performance. With a growing citation footprint and a trajectory toward applied cyber-physical systems, Li's work bridges theoretical control theory and practical robotic implementation, making him a key figure in the evolution of intelligent, energy-aware autonomous systems.