Pingqing Fan

Shanghai University of Engineering Science

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Pingqing Fan is a leading researcher in the field of piezoelectric robotics and intelligent motion control, with a focus on developing novel, bio-inspired locomotion systems. Their major contributions include the design of a miniature piezo walking robot that eliminates the need for complex displacement amplification mechanisms, achieving direct-drive efficiency through eight piezoelectric bimorph actuators. This work, published in 2021, has garnered 19 citations and represents a significant step toward compact, high-precision robotic platforms. Fan has also advanced path-planning algorithms by integrating a state-based decision-making A* algorithm with an inertial dynamic window approach, a 2024 study that has already attracted 14 citations for its potential in real-time autonomous navigation. More recently, Fan introduced a resonant quadruped piezoelectric robot inspired by human butterfly swimming patterns, demonstrating how biomimicry can enhance robotic agility and energy efficiency. With a growing citation record and a portfolio that bridges mechanical design, control theory, and biomimetics, Fan’s work is shaping the future of micro-robotics and autonomous systems, offering practical solutions for precision tasks in confined or dynamic environments.