研究项目及成果：
[1] 国家自然科学基金重点项目：大型复杂构件多机器人移动加工的自律跟踪与协同控制（91748204）
[2] 国家重点研发计划课题：大型风电叶片多机器人协同磨抛运动规划与控制（2017YFB1301504）
[3] 国家自然科学基金面上项目：难加工材料高速切削过程中刀具工况特征的跟随感知（51575215)
[4] 国家自然科学基金广东省联合重点基金：复杂混合制造系统能效优化理论与方法研究（U1501248)
[5] 国家973课题：加工过程中力-热-变形在线感知与多场重构（2013CB035803)
[6] 国家科技支撑计划：无菌制剂机器人自动化生产线研制与应用（2015BAF11B02)
 
荣誉与奖励：
[1]丁汉、何岭松、尹周平、吴波、吴昌林、陶波（6/10）等，研究型大学机械专业拔尖创新教育体系构建与实践，国家教学成果一等奖，2018年
[2]唐岳、陶波（2/15）等，药剂高效分装成套装备及产业化，国家科技进步二等奖，2017年
[3]尹周平、王瑜辉、熊有伦、陶波（4/7）等，“高性能无线射频识别(RFID)标签制造核心装备”，国家技术发明二等奖，2013年
[4]丁汉、陶波（2/9）等，基于嵌入式网络的远程监测技术，上海市科技进步二等奖，2005年
 
代表性著作：
[1] Bo Tao*, Xinwei Zhao, Han Ding. Mobile-robotic machining for large complex components: a review study, Science China: Technological Sciences, doi: 10.1007/s11431-019-9510-1, 2019:
[2] Hibing Wu, Bo Tao*, Geyu Gong, Zhouping Yin, Han Ding. A Fast UHF RFID Localization Method Using Unwrapped Phase-position Model. IEEE Transaction on Automation Science and Engineering, dio: 10.1109/TASE.2019.289510, 2019
[3] Shuwen Huang, Bo Tao*, Jindang Li, Yajun Fan, Zhouping Yin. Estimation of the time and space-dependent heat flux distribution at the tool-chip interface during turning using an inverse method and thin film thermocouples measurement. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 99 (5–8), 1531-1543, 2018
[4] Jindang Li, Bo Tao*, Shuwen Huang, Zhouping Yin. Built-in thin film thermocouples in surface textures of cemented carbide tools for cutting temperature measurement. Sensors & Actuators: A. Physical, 279: 663-670, 2018
[5] Shuwen Huang, Bo Tao*, Jindang Li, Yajun Fan, Zhouping Yin. On-line estimation of the tool-chip interface temperature field during turning using a sequential inverse method. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 97(1–4): 939-952, 2018
[6] Zeyu Gong, Bo Tao*, Hua Yang, Zhouping Yin, Han Ding. An Uncalibrated Visual Servo Method Based on Projective Homography. IEEE Transaction on Automation Science and Engineering, 15 (2) :806-817, 2018
[7] Hu Sun, Bo Tao*, and Omar M. Ramahi. Offset-Fed Folded Dipole and Its Application As RFID Tag Antenna, IEEE Transactions on RFID, 1 (2): 109-114, 2017
[8] Jixuan Zhu, Bo Tao*, Zhouping Yin. Model of the RFID Antenna Using the Solenoid Coil Surrounded by a Coaxial Ferrite Toroid, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol.53, No.4, 9400604-(1-4), 2017
[9] Jixuan Zhu, Bo Tao*, Zhouping Yin. Adaptive RFID Impedance Matching Based on Phase Difference for Oil Well Applications, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, Vol.64, No.5,525-529, 2017
[10] Hu Sun, Bo Tao*, and Omar M. Ramahi. Proximity Coupled Cavity Backed Patch Antenna for Long Range UHF RFID tag, IEEE Transaction on Antenns and Propagation, V64, No.12, pp 5446-5449., 2016
[11] Jixuan Zhu, Bo Tao*, Zhouping Yin. A Customized RFID-based Sensor System for Intelligent Oilwell, IEEE Sensors, vol.16, No.13, pp.5426-5432, 2016.
[12] Yuanqi Zeng, Bo Tao*, Jiankui Chen, Zhouping Yin, Study on external electric filed-induced structural changes in initial growth of pentacene on amorphous SiO2, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 49: 195308, 2016
[13] Yuanqi Zeng, Bo Tao*, Jiankui Chen, Zhouping Yin. Temperature-dependent orientation study of the initial growth of pentacene on amorphous SiO2 by molecular dynamics simulations. Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol.429, 35-42, 2015