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Hongjun Chen is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic inspection systems, with a primary focus on miniature crawler robots and visual servoing for engineered structure maintenance. His work centers on developing intelligent navigation and control systems for non-destructive testing applications, particularly in the aerospace and pipeline industries. Chen's most significant contribution is his vision-assisted localization algorithm for miniature crawler robots, enabling precise navigation during aircraft rivet inspections—a critical safety application that has garnered 23 citations. He also advanced X-ray based welding inspection by designing a novel synchronous control system for inner and outer robots, achieving 18 citations. His research on optimal path planning for mobile sensors equipped with Eddy Current probes further demonstrates his expertise in maximizing inspection efficiency under robot movement constraints. Additionally, Chen explored wheel-drive control and fuzzy logic systems for pipeline robots, addressing the challenging problem of navigating bent pipes. With over 49 total citations across his key works, Chen's innovations have directly improved the reliability and autonomy of robotic inspection in high-stakes environments, making him a notable figure in applied robotics and structural health monitoring.