Professor Dai is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng, The UK National Academy of Engineering), a Member of Academia Europaea (The Academy of Europe), a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). He is also IEEE Fellow, ASME Fellow, and IMechE Fellow. Prof Dai is Chair Professor of Mechanisms and Robotics, and is the Editor-in-Chief of international journal ROBOTICA (established in 1983) and Subject Editor of Mechanism and Machine Theory.

With the pioneering contributions in reconfigurable mechanisms and robotics, origami robotics, rehabilitation robotics and metamorphic robotics, he leads the field of reconfigurable mechanisms and the sub-field of metamorphic mechanisms in robotics, a concept that bridges the gap between versatile but expensive robots, and efficient but non-flexible machines, with the applications to health, home and manufacture.

Recipient of the 2015 ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Award as the 27th recipient since 1974, the recipient of the 2020 ASME Machine Design Award as the 58th recipient since 1958, the recipient of the 2023 IFToMM Award of Merit as the 15th recipient since 2003. The citation of the 2020 ASME Machine Design Award is for “pioneering contributions in establishing the field of reconfigurable mechanisms and the subfield of metamorphic mechanisms; and for making a lasting impact through research, application, teaching and service that have made it possible to bridge the gap between versatile but expensive robots and efficient but nonflexible machines”.

Received many other awards with twelve personal awards including the 2010 Overall Supervisory Excellence Award by King’s College London, the 2012 ASME Outstanding Service Award and the 2012 Mechanisms Innovation Award, five Best Journal Paper Awards including the 2018 Crossley Award, seven Best Conference Paper Awards including the 2019 AT Yang Award in Theoretical Kinematics. Elevated by IEEE in 2017 as an IEEE Fellow with citation as ‘for contributions to reconfigurable and metamorphic mechanisms in robotics’.

Published over 700 peer-reviewed papers, 10 authored books and with over 25000 citations including a book on “Geometrical Foundations and Screw Algebra in Mechanisms and Robotics”, a book on “Evolutionary Design of Parallel Mechanisms”, a book on “Screw Algebra and Lie Groups, Lie Algebra” and a book on “Screw Algebra and Kinematics Approach for Mechanisms and Robotics”. In addition to Editor-in-Chief for ROBOTICA, serves as a Subject Editor of Mechanism and Machine Theory, Associate Editor of ASME Transactions: Journal of Mechanical Design, and Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science.

Founder of the prestigious conference series IEEE Triennial International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots (IEEE ReMAR series) initiated since 2009 and a chair and an organizer of a series of prestigious international conferences, workshops and symposia with major scientific relevance (e.g., ASME M&R, IEEE ICRA).

Guided and graduated over 100 PhD students and postdoc who are now faculty members of world-leading universities (e.g., King’s College London, Queen Mary University London, Purdue University, Wollongong University, Curtin University, Tecnologico de Monterrey), and affiliated with prestigious cooperative companies (e.g., Cambridge Consultants, Goldman Sachs, Amazon) and becoming successful entrepreneurs (e.g., Movendo Technology Srl., AiTreat Pte Ltd., Novus Altair Ltd., DH-Robotics Technology Co., Ltd., and Dr-SciTech Ltd.).

Research Interest：

◆Theoretical Development: Kinematics, Screw Theory, Lie Algebra and Lie Group, Rigid Body Displacement.

◆Mechanisms Development: Mechanisms, Metamorphic Mechanisms (Topology-Varying Mechanisms), Reconfigurable Mechanisms, Reconfigurable Parallel Mechanisms, Redundantly Actuated Mechanisms, Underactuations, Applied Mechanics of Advanced Machinery.

◆Robotics: Multi-fingered Robotic Hand, Metamorphic Robotic Hand, Dexterous Grippers, Serial and Parallel Manipulators, Robotic Ironing, Mobile Robots.

◆Industrial Applications: Folding Origami, Complex Carton Packaging, Flimsy Material Handling, Motion Control, High Speed Machinery, Automated Assembly, Cost Modelling in Manufacturing.

◆Biomechanical Sciences: Rehabilitation Robotics, Medical Robotics, Robotic Massaging, Prosthesis, Dental Robotic Devices, Assistive Surgical Robotic Devices.

◆Artiomimetics: Folding Origami, Origami Oriented Mechanisms, New Robot Structures

Monographs：

◆E. Rodriguez-Leal and J.S. Dai, Evolutionary Design of Parallel Mechanisms: Kinematics of a Family of Parallel Mechanisms with Centralized Motion, Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbruecken, Germany, 2010, (260 pages). ISBN: 3838378768. https://www.amazon.com/Evolutionary-Design-Parallel-Mechanisms-Centralized/dp/3838378768.

◆C. Qiu and J.S. Dai, Analysis and Synthesis of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms—Screw Theory Approach, Springer, London, 2020, (185 pages). ISBN: 978-3-030-48312-8.

 https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-48313-5.

◆L. Cui, and J.S. Dai, Sliding-Rolling Contact and In-Hand Manipulation, World Scientific, London, 2020, (224 pages). ISBN: 978-1-78634-842-5.

 https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/q0249#t=aboutBook.

◆J.S. Dai, 1st edition in 2014, 2nd edition 2020, 3rd edition 2025. Screw Algebra and Lie Groups and Lie Algebra. Higher Education Press, Beijing, 2014, (323 pages). ISBN: 978-7-04-031845-6. ISBN 978-7-04-054489-3. https://www.amazon.com/Spinor-algebra-Lie-Lie-Chinese/dp/7040318458, https://www.gettextbooks.com/isbn/9787040318456/,
1st edition:  https://www.hep.com.cn/book/show/34f6738f-8177-42a8-b835-f6f2a77bc1b5,
2nd edition: https://www.hep.com.cn/book/show/3dddeb14-2c38-4dae-b908-b82e30c8afe0.

◆J.S. Dai, 1st edition in 2014, 2nd edition 2025. Geometrical Foundation and Screw Algebra for Mechanisms and Robotics. Higher Education Press, Beijing, 2014, (457 pages). (translation from “Dai, J.S. Screw Algebra and Kinematic Approaches for Mechanisms and Robotics, to be published by Springer, London”, (in contract agreement with Springer) ISBN: 978-7-04-033483-8. https://www.hep.com.cn/book/show/314741a8-e108-440e-a269-554e91351277.

◆J.S. Dai, X. Kang, Y. Song and J. Wei,. Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robotics – Kinematics Analysis, Synthesis and Control for Bifurcation Evolution. Higher Education Press, Beijing, 2021, (516 pages). ISBN: 978-7-04-055660-5. https://www.hep.com.cn/book/show/709348b5-b9c1-4f99-afff-7544a3a32524.

◆C. Zhang, Z. Tang and J.S. Dai, Development and Control of Robots Based on Motion Intelligence. Higher Education Press, Beijing, 2022, (195 pages). ISBN: 978-7-04-059488-1. https://www.hep.com.cn/book/show/25e4e9f5-1a5c-4775-b177-4aa9ee3f5db4.

Publications

Mechanism and Robotics Theory：

◆Y. Xing, J. Wei, Y. Zhu, M. Yang, W. Lv, S. Guo and J.S. Dai, 2025, Lie algebra-based high-order constraint analysis of a novel multi-loop metamorphic mechanism derived from four-bar linkage for lower limb exoskeletons, Mech. Mach. Theory, 209: 105994(19 Pages).

◆Z. Tang, H. Feng and J.S. Dai, 2025, Computation of kinematic paths and bifurcation points for multi-degree-of-freedom mechanisms with singular value decomposition, Mech. Mach. Theory, 213: 106047(15 Pages).

◆J. Shi, A. Shariati, S.A. Abad, Y. Liu, J.S. Dai and H.A. Wurdemann, 2024, Stiffness modelling and analysis of soft fluidic-driven robots using Lie theory, Int. J. Robot. Res., 43(3): pp. 354-384 (31 pages).

◆K. Wang and J.S. Dai, 2023, The dual Euler-Rodrigues formula in various mathematical forms and their intrinsic relations, Mech. Mach. Theory, 181: 105184(30 Pages).

◆K. Wang, H. Dong., E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis, C. Qiu and J.S. Dai, 2022, A repelling-screw-based approach for the construction of generalized Jacobian matrices for nonredundant parallel manipulators, Mech. Mach. Theory, 176: 105009(34 Pages).

◆L. Wu, and J.S. Dai, 2021, A novel ortho-triplex tensegrity derived by the linkage-truss transformation with prestress-stability analysis using screw theory, ASME J. Mech. Des., 143(1): 013302.

◆Z. Fu, J. Pan, E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis, Y. Lin, X. Zhou, X. Chen, and J.S. Dai, 2021, A Lie-theory-based dynamic parameter identification methodology for serial manipulators, IEEE-ASME Trans. Mechatron., 26(5): 2688-2699.

◆L. Wu, A. Muller, and J.S. Dai, 2020, A matrix method to determine infinitesimally mobile linkages with only first-order infinitesimal mobility, Mech. Mach. Theory, 148: 103776(18 Pages).

◆Z. Fu, J.S. Dai, K. Yang, X. Chen, and P. Lopez-Custodio, 2020, Analysis of unified error model and simulated parameters calibration for robotic machining based on Lie theory, Robot. Comput.-Integr. Manuf., 61: 101855(14 Pages).

◆J.S. Dai, and J. Sun, 2020, Geometrical revelation of correlated characteristics of the ray and axis order of the Plücker coordinates in line geometry, Mech. Mach. Theory, 153: 103983(13 Pages).

◆J. Wei, and J.S. Dai, 2019, Reconfiguration-aimed and manifold-operation based type synthesis of metamorphic parallel mechanisms with motion between 1R2T and 2R1T, Mech. Mach. Theory, 139: 66-80.

◆P. Lopez-Custodio, A. Muller, J. Rico, and J.S. Dai, 2019, A synthesis method for 1-DOF mechanisms with a cusp in the configuration space, Mech. Mach. Theory, 132: 154-175.

◆J.S. Dai, 2015, Euler-Rodrigues formula variations, quaternion conjugation and intrinsic connections, Mech. Mach. Theory, 92: 144-152.

◆J.S. Dai, 2012, Finite displacement screw operators with embedded Chasles' motion, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 4(4): 041002(9 Pages).

◆L. Cui, and J.S. Dai, 2010, A Darboux-frame-based formulation of spin-rolling motion of rigid objects with point contact, IEEE Trans. Robot., 26(2): 383-388.

◆J.S. Dai, Z. Huang, and H. Lipkin, 2006, Mobility of overconstrained parallel mechanisms, ASME J. Mech. Des., 128(1): 220-229.

◆J.S. Dai, 2006, An historical review of the theoretical development of rigid body displacements from Rodrigues parameters to the finite twist, Mech. Mach. Theory, 41(1): 41-52.

◆J.S. Dai, and J. Jones, 2002, Null-space construction using cofactors from a screw-algebra context, Proc. Royal Soc. Math. Phy. Eng. Sci., 458(2024): 1845-1866.

◆J.S. Dai, and J. Jones, 2001, Interrelationship between screw systems and corresponding reciprocal systems and applications, Mech. Mach. Theory, 36(5): 633-651

Metamorphic Mechanisms and Reconfigurable Mechanisms：

◆J. Wei, Y. Zhu, Y. Xing, Y. Guan and J.S. Dai, 2025, Configuration representation in conformal geometric algebra for reconfigurable mechanisms, Mech. Mach. Theory, 215: 106180(26 pages).

◆Z. Tang and J.S. Dai, 2024, Multi-furcation variations of two novel double-centered mechanisms based on higher order kinematic analyses and aingular value decomposition, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 16(5): 051011(11 Pages).

◆Z. Chen, Q. Chen, G. Jia and J.S. Dai, 2023, Sylvester’s dialytic elimination in analysis of a metamorphic mechanism derived from ladybird wings, Mech. Mach. Theory, 179: 105102(23 Pages).

◆Z. Tang, K. Wang, E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis and J.S. Dai, 2022, Origaker: a novel multi-mimicry quadruped robot based on a metamorphic mechanism, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 14(6): 061005(19 Pages). [2022 Best Journal Paper Award].

◆R. Wang, Y. Song, and J.S. Dai, 2021, Reconfigurability of the origami-inspired integrated 8R kinematotropic metamorphic mechanism and its evolved 6R and 4R mechanisms, Mech. Mach. Theory, 161: 104245(20 Pages).

◆X. Chai, X. Kang, D. Gan, H. Yu, and J.S. Dai, 2021, Six novel 6R metamorphic mechanisms induced from three-series-connected Bennett linkages that vary among classical linkages, Mech. Mach. Theory, 156: 104133(15 Pages).

◆X. Kang, H. Feng, J.S. Dai, and H. Yu, 2020, High-order based revelation of bifurcation of novel Schatz-inspired metamorphic mechanisms using screw theory, Mech. Mach. Theory, 152: 103931(18 Pages).

◆R. Wang, Y. Liao, J.S. Dai, H. Chen, and G. Cai, 2019, The isomorphic design and analysis of a novel plane-space polyhedral metamorphic mechanism, Mech. Mach. Theory, 131: 152-171.

◆X. Chai, and J.S. Dai, 2019, Three novel symmetric Waldron-Bricard metamorphic and reconfigurable mechanisms and their isomerization, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 11(5): 051011(17 Pages).

◆X. Ma, K. Zhang, and J.S. Dai, 2018, Novel spherical-planar and Bennett-spherical 6R metamorphic linkages with reconfigurable motion branches, Mech. Mach. Theory, 128: 628-647.

◆D. Gan, J.S. Dai, J. Dias, and L. Seneviratne, 2016, Variable motion/force transmissibility of a metamorphic parallel mechanism with reconfigurable 3T and 3R motion, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 8(5): 051001(9 Pages).

◆F. Aimedee, G. Gogu, J.S. Dai, C. Bouzgarrou, and N. Bouton, 2016, Systematization of morphing in reconfigurable mechanisms, Mech. Mach. Theory, 96: 215-224.

◆Y. Qin, J.S. Dai, and G. Gogu, 2014, Multi-furcation in a derivative queer-square mechanism, Mech. Mach. Theory, 81: 36-53.

◆S. Li, and J.S. Dai, 2012, Structure synthesis of single-driven metamorphic mechanisms based on the augmented assur groups, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 4(3): 031004(9 Pages).

Folding Mechanisms, Origami Mechanisms：

◆M. Li, H. Feng and J.S. Dai, 2025, Topology-manifold-based parametric design of dual-spherical-4R chiral origami mechanisms, Mech. Mach. Theory, 209: 105983(19 Pages).

◆G. Jia, B. Li and J.S. Dai, 2024, Oriblock: The origami-blocks based on hinged dissection, Mech. Mach. Theory, 203: 105826(17 Pages).◆G. Jia, H. Huang, H. Guo, B. Li, and J.S. Dai, 2021, Design of transformable hinged ori-block dissected from cylinders and cones, ASME J. Mech. Des., 143(9): 094501(7 Pages).

◆M. Salerno, K. Zhang, A. Menciassi, and J.S. Dai, 2016, A novel 4-dof origami grasper with an SMA-actuation system for minimally invasive surgery, IEEE Trans. Robot., 32(3): 484-498.

◆C. Qiu, K. Zhang, and J.S. Dai, 2016, Repelling-screw based force analysis of origami mechanisms, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 8(3): 031001(10 Pages).

◆K. Zhang, C. Qiu, and J.S. Dai, 2015, Helical kirigami-enabled centimeter-scale worm robot with shape-memory-alloy linear actuators, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 7(2): 021014(10 Pages).

◆J.S. Dai, and D. Caldwell, 2010, Origami-based robotic paper-and-board packaging for food industry, Trends Food Sci. Tech., 21(3): 153-157.

◆J.S. Dai, and J. Jones, 2005, Matrix representation of topological changes in metamorphic mechanisms, ASME J. Mech. Des., 127(4): 837-840.

Parallel Mechanisms：

◆H. Zhang, L. Deng, Z. Tang and J.S. Dai, 2025, Multi-configuration recognition of a 3-RSR parallel mechanism with zero-torsion characteristics based on screw algebra and high-order kinematics, Mech. Mach. Theory, 217: 106249(27 pages).◆C. Kuo, and J.S. Dai, 2021, Structure synthesis of a class of parallel manipulators with fully decoupled projective motion, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 13(3): 031011(12 Pages).

◆Y. Song, X. Kang, and J.S. Dai, 2020, Instantaneous mobility analysis using the twist space intersection approach for parallel mechanisms, Mech. Mach. Theory, 151: 103866(23 Pages).

◆X. Kang, and J.S. Dai, 2019, Relevance and transferability for parallel mechanisms with reconfigurable platforms, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 11(3): 031012(9 Pages).

◆X. Zhang, P. Lopez-Custodio, and J.S. Dai, 2018, Compositional submanifolds of prismatic-universal-prismatic and skewed prismatic-revolute-prismatic kinematic chains and their derived parallel mechanisms, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 10(3): 031001(9 Pages).

◆F. Aimedee, G. Gogu, J.S. Dai, C. Bouzgarrou, and N. Bouton, 2016, Redundant singularities versus constraint singularities in parallel mechanisms, Proc. IMechE. Part C: J. Mech. Eng. Sci., 230(3): 445-453.

Control Engineering：

◆E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis, K. Wang and J.S. Dai, 2025, Integral Action in Variable Impedance Control of Articulated-Soft Robots, IEEE Trans. Autom. Sci. Eng., 3612734.

◆E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis, Y. Wang, L. Zhou, K. Wang and J.S. Dai, 2025, Stability-Guaranteed Control via Divergent-Component-of-Motion Feedback for Force-based Balancing in Articulated-Soft Floating-Base Robots, IEEE Robot. Auto. Letters, 10(12): pp. 13304-13311.

◆X. Zhang, C. Yang, Z. Song, M.A. Khanesar, D.T. Branson, J.S. Dai and R. Kang, 2024, An adaptive lumped-mass dynamic model and its control application for continuum robots, Mech. Mach. Theory, 201: 105736(14 Pages).

◆E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis and J.S. Dai, 2023, A Variable Impedance Scheme Based on Power-Shaping Signals and Partial Knowledge of Link-Side Dynamics for Flexible-Joint Robot Interaction and Tracking Control, IEEE-ASME Trans. Mechatron., 29(1): pp. 588-601.

◆E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis and J.S. Dai, 2022, Stable flexible-joint floating-base robot balancing and locomotion via variable impedance control, IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron., 70(3): pp. 2748-2758.

◆X. Zhang, Y. Liu, D.T. Branson, C. Yang, J.S. Dai and R. Kang, 2022, Variable-gain control for continuum robots based on velocity sensitivity, Mech. Mach. Theory, 168: 104618(17 Pages).◆E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis, and J.S. Dai, 2021, Flexible-joint humanoid balancing augmentation via full-state feedback variable impedance control, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 13(2): 021014(11 Pages).

◆Y. Zhao, Z. Song, T. Ma, and J.S. Dai, 2020, Optimization of stiffness to achieve increased bandwidth and torque resolution in nonlinear stiffness actuators, IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron., 67(4): 2925-2935.

◆E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis, P.N. Childs, and J.S. Dai, 2020, Passivity preservation for variable impedance control of compliant robots, IEEE-ASME Trans. Mechatron., 25(5): 2342-2353.

◆E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis, J.S. Dai, P.N. Childs, and N. Tsagarakis, 2018, Selective-compliance-based Lagrange model and multilevel noncollocated feedback control of a humanoid robot, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 10(3): 031009(7 Pages).

Walking Robots：

◆S. Wang, K. Wang, C. Zhang and J.S. Dai, 2022, Kinetostatic backflip strategy for self-recovery of quadruped robots with the selected rotation axis, Robotica, 40(6): pp. 1713-1731.

◆C. Zhang, C. Zhang, J.S. Dai, and P. Qi, 2019, Stability margin of a metamorphic quadruped robot with a twisting trunk, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 11(6): 064501(5 Pages).

◆C. Zhang, and J.S. Dai, 2018, Continuous static gait with twisting trunk of a metamorphic quadruped robot, Mech. Sci., 9(1): 1-14.

◆C. Zhang, and J.S. Dai, 2018, Trot gait with twisting trunk of a metamorphic quadruped robot, J. Bio. Eng., 15(6): 971-981.Dexterous Hand：

◆Z. Yuan, E. Qin, Z. Xu, P. Zhang, R. Huang, R. Kang, J.S. Dai and Z. Song, 2025, A two degrees of freedom robotic hand for grasping and intra-palmar fine manipulation, Mech. Mach. Theory, 218: 106291(21 pages).

◆C. Li, S. Yang, D.T. Branson, Z. Song, T. Sun, J.S. Dai and R. Kang, 2024, A tendon-driven actuator with cantilever initiated variable stiffness used for robotic fingers, Mech. Mach. Theory, 201: 105730(15 Pages).

◆Y. Lin, T. Wang, E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis, Z. Fu, S. Xu and J.S. Dai, 2023, Minimum Friction Coefficient-Based Precision Manipulation Workspace Analysis of the Three-Fingered Metamorphic Hand, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 15(5): 051018(12 Pages).◆L. Cui, and J.S. Dai, 2012, Reciprocity-based singular value decomposition for inverse kinematic analysis of the metamorphic multifingered hand, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 4(3): 034502(6 Pages).

◆G. Wei, J.S. Dai, S. Wang, and H. Luo, 2011, Kinematic analysis and prototype of a metamorphic anthropomorphic hand with a reconfigurable palm, Int. J. Humanoid Robot., 8(3): 459-479.

◆J.S. Dai, D. Wang, and L. Cui, 2009, Orientation and workspace analysis of the multifingered metamorphic hand-metahand, IEEE Trans. Robot., 25(4): 942-947.

◆W. Yao, and J.S. Dai, 2008, Dexterous manipulation of origami cartons with robotic fingers based on the interactive configuration space, ASME J. Mech. Des., 130(2): 022303(8 Pages).

◆J.S. Dai, and D. Wang, 2007, Geometric analysis and synthesis of the metamorphic robotic hand, ASME J. Mech. Des., 129(11): 1191-1197.

Rehabilitation and Medical Robotics：

◆Y. Zhang, L. Bai, R. Kang, J.S. Dai and Z. Song, 2025, A cable-driven parallel rehabilitation robot for active training of supine patients’ lower limbs, Mech. Mach. Theory, 218: 106300(17 pages).

◆T. Wang, Y. Lin, E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis, S. Xie and J.S. Dai, 2023, Stiffness evaluation of a novel ankle rehabilitation exoskeleton with a type-variable constraint, Mech. Mach. Theory, 179: 105071(18 Pages).

◆T. Wang, E. Olivoni, E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis, R.J. O'Connor and J.S. Dai, 2022, Novel Design of a Rotation Center Auto-Matched Ankle Rehabilitation Exoskeleton With Decoupled Control Capacity, ASME J. Mech. Des., 144(5): 053301(12 Pages).◆J. Saglia, N. Tsagarakis, J.S. Dai, and D. Caldwell, 2009, Inverse-kinematics-based control of a redundantly actuated platform for rehabilitation, Proc. Ins. Mech. Eng. Part I-J. Sys. Cont. Eng., 223(I1): 53-70.

◆J. Saglia, N. Tsagarakis, J.S. Dai, and D. Caldwell, 2009, A high-performance redundantly actuated parallel mechanism for ankle rehabilitation, Int. J. Robot. Res., 28(9): 1216-1227.

◆J. Saglia, J.S. Dai, and D. Caldwell, 2008, Geometry and kinematic analysis of a redundantly actuated parallel mechanism that eliminates singularities and improves dexterity, ASME J. Mech. Des., 130(12): 124501(5 Pages).

◆J.S. Dai, T. Zhao, and C. Nester, 2004, Sprained ankle physiotherapy based mechanism synthesis and stiffness analysis of a robotic rehabilitation device, Auton. Robot., 16(2): 207-218.

Soft Robot：

◆B. Wu, C. Huang, X. Li, J. Xu, S. Liu, J. Lam, Z. Wang and J.S. Dai, 2025, Rhythm-based Power Allocation Strategy of Bionic Tail-Flapping for Propulsion Enhancement, IEEE Trans. Robot., 41: pp. 3986-4004.

◆J. Shi, A. Abad, G. Shi, W. Gao, J.S. Dai and H.A. Wurdemann, 2025, Model-Based Static Compliance Analysis and Control for Pneumatic-Driven Soft Robots, IEEE-ASME Trans. Mechatron., 3553387(12 Pages).

◆E. Spyrakos-Papastavridis, K. Wang and J.S. Dai, 2025, Integral Action in Variable Impedance Control of Articulated-Soft Robots, IEEE Trans. Auto. Sci. Engi., 3612734.

◆X. Liu, Z. Fang, S. Tang, F. Chen, D. Liu, S. Liu, J. Yi, H. Wang, Z. Wang and J.S. Dai, 2025, Bidirectional payload enhancement of soft actuator via nested dual-chamber origami structure, Thin-Walled Structures, 219: 114187(15 pages).

◆Z. Ling, A. Jia, Y. Fu, D.T. Branson III, Z. Song, J. Ma, J.S. Dai and R. Kang, 2025, Fluidic Oscillation-Based Pneumatic Actuation for Soft Locomotion and Grasping, Soft Robot., 12(2): pp. 290-301.

◆J. Shi, S.A. Guaman, J.S. Dai and H.A. Wurdemann, 2024, Position and Orientation Control for Hyper-elastic Multi-segment Continuum Robots, IEEE-ASME Trans. Mechatron., 29(2): pp. 995-1006.

◆R. Wang, H. Huang, R. Xu, K. Li, and J.S. Dai, 2021, Design of a novel simulated "soft" mechanical grasper, Mech. Mach. Theory, 158: 104240(13 Pages).

◆Z. Song, D. Gao, Y. Zhao, and J.S. Dai, 2021, An improved Bouc-Wen model based on equitorque discretization for a load-dependent nonlinear stiffness actuator, IEEE Trans. Autom. Sci. Eng., 18(2): 840-849.

◆C. Yang, S. Geng, I. Walker, D. Branson, J. Liu, J.S. Dai, and R. Kang, 2020, Geometric constraint-based modeling and analysis of a novel continuum robot with Shape Memory Alloy initiated variable stiffness, Int. J. Robot. Res., 39(14): 1620-1634.

◆C. Sun, L. Chen, J. Liu, J.S. Dai, and R. Kang, 2020, A hybrid continuum robot based on pneumatic muscles with embedded elastic rods, Proc. IMechE. Part C: J. Mech. Eng. Sci., 234(1): 318-328.

◆L. Meng, R. Kang, D. Gan, G. Chen, L. Chen, D. Branson, and J.S. Dai, 2020, A mechanically intelligent crawling robot driven by shape memory alloy and compliant bistable mechanism, ASME J. Mech. Robot., 12(6): 061005(15 Pages).

◆C. Wang, S. Geng, D. Branson, C. Yang, J.S. Dai, and R. Kang, 2019, Task space-based orientability analysis and optimization of a wire-driven continuum robot, Proc. IMechE. Part C: J. Mech. Eng. Sci., 233(23-24): 7658-7668.

Manufacturing Engineering：

◆Z. Zhuang, Y. Guan, S. Xu and J.S. Dai, 2022, Reconfigurability in automobiles—structure, manufacturing and algorithm for automobiles. Int. J, Auto. Manuf. Mater., 1(1): 1(11 Pages).◆A. Niazi, J.S. Dai, S. Balabani, and L. Seneviratne, 2007, A new overhead estimation methodology: a case study in an electrical engineering company, Proc. IMechE. Part B: J. Eng. Manuf., 221(4): 699-710.

◆A. Niazi, J.S. Dai, S. Balabani, and L. Seneviratne, 2006, Product cost estimation: Technique classification and methodology review, ASME J. Manuf. Sci. Eng., 128(2): 563-575.

◆L. Yao, Z. Ye, J.S. Dai, and H. Cai, 2005, Geometric analysis and tooth profiling of a three-lobe helical rotor of the Roots blower, J. Mater. Proc. Tech., 170(1-2): 259-267.

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