Papers
7
Total Citations
163
H-Index
5
About
Haiquan Li is a prominent researcher specializing in space robotics, structural dynamics, and bio-inspired mechanical systems. His work has made significant contributions to the understanding and control of robotic systems operating in complex, constrained environments — particularly in the context of space exploration. Li's most impactful research addresses the dynamics and control of space robotic arms, including the challenging problem of capturing floating rigid bodies in microgravity (43 citations) and managing the effects of joint friction on flexible space robot performance (40 and 38 citations respectively). These studies directly tackle real-world engineering challenges critical to satellite servicing and on-orbit assembly missions. His 2016 investigation into 6-DOF space robots with flexible solar panels further extended this work into fully three-dimensional scenarios previously overlooked in the literature. Beyond space robotics, Li has broadened his research into reconfigurable and bio-inspired structures, notably developing a tensegrity-based morphing module capable of assembling diverse deployable structures (29 citations) and designing a carangiform robotic fish leveraging tensegrity principles for underwater locomotion. His work on extravehicular activity support systems also highlights a human-centered dimension to his engineering research. Collectively, Li's publications demonstrate a versatile and forward-looking research portfolio with growing international recognition.
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Top Papers
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- 2Dynamics analysis of flexible space robot with joint friction40 citations · 2015
- 3Dynamics and control of space robot considering joint friction38 citations · 2015
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- 5Dynamics and control of a 6-DOF space robot with flexible panels7 citations · 2016
- 6Dynamics and Control of Manipulator-Supported EVA Operations4 citations · 2018
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