Hongchao Zhuang received his master's degree from Yanshan University, China, in 2010, and received his PhD degree from Harbin Institute of Technology, China, in 2015. He is currently an associate professor and a supervisor for master candidates at School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, China. His research interests include the mobile technology of heavy-duty multi-legged robot, mobile robot technology for planet exploration, and aerospace mechanism and control.