Xiaojuan Mo
Papers
8
Total Citations
138
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About
Xiaojuan Mo is a leading researcher in bioinspired robotics, specializing in jumping locomotion strategies drawn from insect biology. Her work focuses on understanding and replicating the extraordinary jumping capabilities of the locust (*Locusta migratoria*), bridging biomechanics and engineering to create agile, miniature robots. Mo’s major contributions include systematic analyses of how substrate compliance and roughness affect locust jumping performance, leading to novel robotic mechanisms that mimic these natural adaptations. Her most cited paper, “Jumping Locomotion Strategies: From Animals to Bioinspired Robots” (59 citations), provides a comprehensive framework for the field. She has also developed locust-inspired jumping robots using six-bar and Stephenson mechanisms, achieving stable takeoff and controlled landing—critical for deployment in unstructured environments. With over 130 total citations across her publications, Mo’s impact is evident in advancing both theoretical models of insect locomotion and practical robot design. Notably, her 2023 work on takeoff stability and her exploration of ontogenetic changes in locust jumping performance highlight her commitment to deepening biological understanding while driving technological innovation. Her research is essential reading for students and engineers interested in bioinspired robotics and animal locomotion.
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- 1Jumping Locomotion Strategies: From Animals to Bioinspired Robots59 citations · 2020
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- 5Review: Research Status of Miniature Jumping Robot11 citations · 2019
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- 7Design of a locust-inspired miniature jumping robot7 citations · 2018
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