Papers
12
Total Citations
492
H-Index
9
About
Zongshuai Su is a leading figure in biomimetic robotics, specializing in the design and control of high-performance robotic fish and dolphins. His core research focuses on replicating complex aquatic maneuvers—including fast swimming, leaping, and agile turning—by drawing inspiration from biological propulsion and central pattern generators (CPGs). Su’s most impactful contribution is the development of the first fast-swimming dolphin robot capable of leaping out of the water (104 citations), a feat that required solving challenges in high-speed motion control and exit velocity estimation. He has also pioneered flexible C-start turning maneuvers in multijoint robotic fish (95 citations) and established control strategies for yaw and pitch in dolphin robots (81 citations). His work on repetitive leaping control (60 citations) further demonstrates his ability to achieve sustained, high-speed surface piercing. With over 480 total citations across his top papers, Su’s research has significantly advanced the field of bioinspired underwater robotics, providing foundational models and control methods for agile, multimodal aquatic robots.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Development of a Fast-Swimming Dolphin Robot Capable of Leaping104 citations · 2016
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- 3Control of Yaw and Pitch Maneuvers of a Multilink Dolphin Robot81 citations · 2011
- 4Motion Control Strategies for a Repetitive Leaping Robotic Dolphin60 citations · 2019
- 5Towards an Esox lucius inspired multimodal robotic fish46 citations · 2015
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- 7Dynamic modeling of a CPG-governed multijoint robotic fish32 citations · 2013
- 8Dynamic modeling and its application for a CPG-coupled robotic fish13 citations · 2011
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- 10Implementing 3-D high maneuvers with a novel biomimetic robotic fish8 citations · 2014