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Rui Li is a Research Professor (doctoral-track faculty) and master’s supervisor at the State Key Laboratory of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA). He is a key contributor to the lab’s major humanoid robot platform program, working on humanoid robot bodies and components, and participated in building CASIA’s Q1–Q3 humanoid robot platforms.

He received the B.Eng. degree in automation engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, China, in 2013, and the Ph.D. degree from the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), Beijing, China, in 2018. From September 2018 to February 2020, he was a Research Fellow with Informatics 6, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany. He has published more than 30 papers in leading journals. He currently serves as a committee member of the IEEE RAS Technical Committee for Robotic Hands, Grasping and Manipulation, and of the Robotics Committee of the Society of Chinese Scholars in Computer Science in Germany. As principal investigator, he has led projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission, the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and the Chongqing Postdoctoral Special Funding. He has also participated in the EU Human Brain Project and projects funded by NSFC and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, and was awarded the CSC-DAAD Postdoctoral Fellowship by the China Scholarship Council and the German Academic Exchange Service.

  • Email: rui.li@ia.ac.cn
  • Address: 95 Zhongguancun East Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100190, China

Research Interests

Environment-constrained manipulation, autonomous robotic grasping, robot learning

Research Projects

  • Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Program — Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics Technology Innovation Project (Z231100007123004, 2023.7–2025.6), Principal Investigator — Whole-body coordinated motion control of general humanoid robots over unknown uneven terrains
  • NSFC Young Scientists Fund (62003059, 2021.1–2023.12), Principal Investigator — Environment-constraint and tactile-feedback fused grasping for dexterous robotic manipulation
  • China Postdoctoral Science Foundation General Program (2020M673136, 2020.7–2022.6), Principal Investigator — Event-driven vision based intelligent control and fine manipulation of robotic arms
  • Guangdong Provincial Key R&D Program (2020B0909020001, 2021.1–2023.12), Sub-project Leader — Key technologies of vision-navigation-based police patrol robots (responsible for visual localization, mapping and navigation)
  • CSC-DAAD Postdoctoral Project (5091113, 2018.9–2020.3), Principal Investigator — Discovery of the Underlying Brain Process of Human Grasping for Robotic Systems (exploring human grasping mechanisms and designing robotic hands capable of stable grasping and post-grasp manipulation)

Publications

By 2026, Rui LI has published more than 40 high-quality papers in high-impact factor journals (such as IEEE/ASME T-MECH) and influential international conferences (such as IROS and WCICA). Download the list in BibTeX .

Journal Papers

  1. Ma, T., Zhang, Z., and Li, R. (2024). Discontinuous Adaptive Impulsive Control of Uncertain System With Extension in Stochastic Perturbation and Actuator Saturation. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics 54, 353–363.
     10.1109/TCYB.2023.3267962
  2. Li, R., Cao, Y., Bing, Z., and Qiao, H. (2023). An Improved Four-Pin Gripper for Robust 2.5-D Form-Closure Grasp. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics 28, 1500–1511.
     10.1109/TMECH.2022.3217509
  3. Bing, Z., Zhou, H., Li, R., Su, X., Morin, F. O., Huang, K., et al. (2023). Solving Robotic Manipulation With Sparse Reward Reinforcement Learning Via Graph-Based Diversity and Proximity. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 70, 2759–2769.
     10.1109/TIE.2022.3172754
  4. Li, R., Liu, S., and Su, X. (2023). Learning Form Closure Grasping with a Four-Pin Parallel Gripper. Applied Sciences 13, 2506.
     10.3390/app13042506
  5. 苏晓杰 李睿 (2023). 半结构化场景下移动机器人视觉边线检测综述. 控制与决策.
     10.13195/j.kzyjc.2022.1678
  6. Su, X., Liu, S., and Li, R. (2023). Omnidirectional Depth Estimation With Hierarchical Deep Network for Multi-Fisheye Navigation Systems. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems 24, 13756–13767.
     10.1109/TITS.2023.3294642
  7. Li, R., and Peng, B. (2022). Implementing Monocular Visual-Tactile Sensors for Robust Manipulation. Cyborg and Bionic Systems 2022, 1–7.
     10.34133/2022/9797562
  8. Bing, Z., Zhou, H., Li, R., Su, X., Morin, F. O., Huang, K., et al. (2022). Solving Robotic Manipulation with Sparse Reward Reinforcement Learning via Graph-Based Diversity and Proximity. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 1–1.
     10.1109/tie.2022.3172754
  9. Bing, Z., Chen, F., Li, R., Zhong, J., and Li, Q. (2022). Editorial: Biological-Inspired Autonomous Mobile Manipulation: Challenges in Design, Control, and Real-World Applications. Frontiers in Neurorobotics 16.
     10.3389/fnbot.2022.928465
  10. Liu, X., Su, X., Li, R., and Shi, P. (2022). Anti-Disturbance Sliding Mode Control for Uncertain Nonlinear Systems. International Journal of Control, 1–0.
     10.1080/00207179.2022.2122573
  11. Wang, Z., Zou, L., Su, X., Luo, G., Li, R., and Huang, Y. (2021). Hybrid force/position control in workspace of robotic manipulator in uncertain environments based on adaptive fuzzy control. Robotics and Autonomous Systems 145, 103870.
     10.1016/j.robot.2021.103870
  12. Wang, C., Li, R., Su, X., and Shi, P. (2021). Output Feedback Sliding Mode Control of Markovian Jump Systems and Its Application to Switched Boost Converter. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers 68, 5134–5144.
     10.1109/tcsi.2021.3113356
  13. Su, J., Liu, C., and Li, R. (2021). Robot Precision Assembly Combining with Passive and Active Compliant Motions. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 1–1.
     10.1109/tie.2021.3108710
  14. Li, R., Li, Y., and Su, X. (2021). A two-step method for 4-pin form-closure gripper with grasping force optimization. Asian Journal of Control 23, 2079–2086.
     10.1002/asjc.2545
  15. Bing, Z., Brucker, M., Morin, F. O., Li, R., Su, X., Huang, K., et al. (2021). Complex Robotic Manipulation via Graph-Based Hindsight Goal Generation. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 1–14.
     10.1109/tnnls.2021.3088947
  16. Bing, Z., Alvarez, E., Cheng, L., Morin, F. O., Li, R., Su, X., et al. (2021). Robotic Manipulation in Dynamic Scenarios via Bounding-Box-Based Hindsight Goal Generation. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 1–14.
     10.1109/tnnls.2021.3124366
  17. Li, X., Qian, Y., Li, R., Niu, X., and Qiao, H. (2020). Robust form-closure grasp planning for 4-pin gripper using learning-based Attractive Region in Environment. Neurocomputing 384, 268–281.
     10.1016/j.neucom.2019.12.039
  18. Li, Y., Jia, L., Ji, Y., and Li, R. (2020). Event-triggered guaranteed cost control of time-varying delayed fuzzy systems with limited communication. Measurement and Control 53, 2129–2136.
     10.1177/0020294020970221
  19. Li, R., and Qiao, H. (2019). A Survey of Methods and Strategies for High-Precision Robotic Grasping and Assembly Tasks—Some New Trends. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics 24, 2718–2732.
     10.1109/tmech.2019.2945135
  20. Ma, C., Li, R., and Qiao, H. (2018). Non-fragile consensus control of networked robotic manipulators with topology-dependent memory. Assembly Automation 38, 625–634.
     10.1108/aa-01-2018-001
  21. Li, R., and Qiao, H. (2017). Condition and Strategy Analysis for Assembly Based on Attractive Region in Environment. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics 22, 2218–2228.
     10.1109/tmech.2017.2705180
  22. Qiao, H., Ma, C., Li, R., Li, X., Chen, Z., Wu, W., et al. (2017). Simple coarse sensing to achieve high precision From attractive region in environment to constrained region in environment. Systems Science & Control Engineering 5, 16–24.
     10.1080/21642583.2016.1274244
  23. Ma, C., Qiao, H., Li, R., and Li, X.-Q. (2017). Flexible robotic grasping strategy with constrained region in environment. International Journal of Automation and Computing 14, 552–563.
     10.1007/s11633-017-1096-5
  24. Zhu, W., Wang, P., Li, R., and Nie, X. (2017). Real-time 3D work-piece tracking with monocular camera based on static and dynamic model libraries. Assembly Automation 37, 219–229.
     10.1108/aa-02-2017-018
  25. Su, J., Li, R., Qiao, H., Xu, J., Ai, Q., and Zhu, J. (2017). Study on dual peg-in-hole insertion using of constraints formed in the environment. Industrial Robot: An International Journal 44, 730–740.
     10.1108/ir-07-2016-0186
  26. Qiao, H., Ma, C., and Li, R. (2016). Compliant robotic manipulation: A neurobiologic strategy. Brain-inspired intelligent robotics: The intersection of robotics and neuroscience (Science/AAAS, Washington, DC, 2016), 47–49.  link
  27. Li, R., Wu, W., and Qiao, H. (2015). The compliance of robotic hands – from functionality to mechanism. Assembly Automation 35, 281–286.
     10.1108/aa-06-2015-054
  28. Qiao, H., Wang, M., Su, J., Jia, S., and Li, R. (2015). The Concept of Attractive Region in Environment and its Application in High-Precision Tasks With Low-Precision Systems. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics 20, 2311–2327.
     10.1109/tmech.2014.2375638

Conference Papers

  1. Wang, Y., Li, R., Qi, Q., and Su, X. (2021). An improved one-stage detector for vehicle and pedestrian detection on campus AGV. in 2021 IEEE International Conference on Intelligence and Safety for Robotics (ISR) (IEEE).
     10.1109/isr50024.2021.9419572
  2. Cao, Y., Yang, C., Li, R., Knoll, A., and Beltrame, G. (2020). Accurate position tracking with a single UWB anchor. in 2020 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) (IEEE).
     10.1109/icra40945.2020.9197345
  3. Li, R., Hu, Y., Cao, Y., and Li, M. (2020). A Framework for the Integration of Coarse Sensing Information and Environmental Constraints. in 2020 29th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN) (IEEE).
     10.1109/ro-man47096.2020.9223429
  4. Pan, W., Li, R., and Bock, T. (2020). Design and Synthesis of the Localization System for the On-site Construction Robot. in Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC) (International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC).
     10.22260/isarc2020/0208
  5. Li, X., Li, R., Qiao, H., Ma, C., and Li, L. (2017). Human-inspired compliant strategy for peg-in-hole assembly using environmental constraint and coarse force information. in 2017 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) (IEEE).
     10.1109/iros.2017.8206348
  6. Chen, Z., Li, R., Ma, C., Li, X., Wang, X., and Zeng, K. (2016). 3D vision based fast badminton localization with prediction and error elimination for badminton robot. in 2016 12th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation (WCICA) (IEEE).
     10.1109/wcica.2016.7578819
  7. Li, X., Qiao, H., Ma, C., Li, R., and Zeng, K. (2016). A dynamical compliant grasping strategy for dexterous robotic hands with cushioning mechanism. in 2016 12th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation (WCICA) (IEEE).
     10.1109/wcica.2016.7578820

Magazine Articles

  1. Qiao, H., Li, R., and Yin, P. (2015). Robotics and Automation Activities in China [Industrial Activities]. IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine 22, 14–17.
     10.1109/mra.2015.2452193
  2. Qiao, H., Yin, P., and Li, R. (2015). What is the Meaning for the Interdisciplinary Research of Robot and Neuroscience? —Thoughts on the Future Development of Intelligent Robot. Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 762–771.
     10.16418/j.issn.1000-3045.2015.06.007

Patents

He has filed 8 patents in China (6 granted).

Granted Patents

  1. Li, X. Q., Qian, Y., Li, R., Niu, X. Y., Liu, Y. L., and Qiao, H. (2019). Monocular vision based grasping point extraction method for stable robotic grasping. (Invention Patent). CN201910017358.8.  link
  2. Niu, X. Y., Li, R., and Qiao, H. (2018). Position-adjustable 4-pin gripper. (Utility Model Patent). CN201821611028.9.  link
  3. Qiao, H., Li, Q. X., Ma, C., Li, R., and Chen, Z. Y. (2016). Attractive Region in Environment based robotic grasp planning. (Invention Patent). CN201610108378.2.  link
  4. Qiao, H., Chen, Z. Y., Ma, C., Li, R., and Li, X. Q. (2016). A robotic gripper for peg-in-hole assembly. (Utility Model Patent). CN201620131470.6.  link
  5. Qiao, H., Li, R., Ma, C., Li, X. Q., and Chen, Z. Y. (2016). Attractive Region in Environment based robotic assembly method and system. (Invention Patent). CN201610089839.6.  link
  6. Li, X. Q., Qiao, H., Su, J. H., Li, R., Song, Y. B., Zhao, X., et al. (2015). A robotic grasping system. (Utility Model Patent). CN201520790633.7.  link

Pending Patents

  1. Li, R., Liu, S. M., Peng, B. H., Su, X. J., Cen, R. P., and Ma, T. D. (2021). A montain road lane detection method. (Invention Patent). CN202110518920.2.  link
  2. Su, X. J., Xiao, Y., Zheng, Z., Ma, T. dong, Jiang, T., Li, R., et al. (2021). A reliable device for docking micro mobile robots. (Invention Patent). CN202110234666.3.  link

Awards and Honors

  • Third Prize, 2020 “Zhi Chuang Cup” Frontier Technology Challenge, Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, October 2020 (ranked 3/10)
  • CSC-DAAD Postdoctoral Fellowship, China Scholarship Council and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), September 2019

Professional Activities

Academic Organizations

  • Committee Member, IEEE RAS Technical Committee for Robotic Hands, Grasping and Manipulation (2015–), member list
  • Committee Member, Technical Committee for Robot Intelligence, Chinese Association of Automation (2022–), member list (Chinese version only)
  • Committee Member, Robotics Committee of the Society of Chinese Scholars in Computer Science in Germany (2021–2022)
  • Founding Member and Committee Member, IEEE Section, Systems, Man, and Cybernetics and Robotics and Automation Joint Societies Chapter (2022–)

Journals and Conferences

  • Editorial Assistant, Assembly Automation (2014–2018)
  • Co-Guest Editor, Frontiers in Neurorobotics, special issue “Biological-Inspired Autonomous Mobile Manipulation: Challenges in Design, Control, and Real-World Applications”, CFP
  • Technical Committee Member, 4th Sino-German Symposium on Intelligent Robots (SGIR 2021)
  • Program & Steering Committee Member, 17th International Conference on Innovative Computing, Information and Control (ICICIC 2023)
  • Special Session Co-Chair, 16th International Conference on Innovative Computing, Information and Control (ICICIC 2022)
  • Special Session Co-Chair, 13th IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE 2017)
  • Reviewer for journals such as IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics and Assembly Automation, and for conferences such as ICRA, IROS and CASE. Please see the complete list at my Publons website.