Xuefeng Ma

Harbin Institute of Technology, Heilongjiang Institute of Technology

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Xuefeng Ma is a robotics researcher specializing in bioinspired locomotion systems and advanced actuation technologies, with a particular focus on developing innovative small-scale robots capable of navigating complex and confined environments. His most recognized contribution is the development of Crabbot, a piezoelectric stack-driven pole-climbing robot introduced in 2021 that has garnered 91 citations, demonstrating significant influence in the field. Crabbot addressed longstanding limitations in pole-climbing robotics — specifically the bulky form factors and poor displacement resolution inherent in electromagnetic and electrostatic motor-based systems — by leveraging piezoelectric actuation to achieve compact design with high precision, thereby expanding the practical workspace for inspection applications. Ma has also contributed to the growing body of knowledge on bioinspired crawling systems, exploring inchworm-inspired structural designs and their potential deployment in demanding real-world scenarios such as military reconnaissance, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure inspection. His research bridges biological principles with engineering innovation, pushing the boundaries of what miniaturized robotic platforms can achieve. With a publication record spanning multiple application domains, Ma represents an emerging voice in precision robotics and bio-mimetic mechanical design.