Qi An

East China University of Science and Technology

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Qi An is a robotics researcher whose work spans mobile robot design, control systems, and medical micro-robotics. His most recognized contributions lie in the development and analysis of spherical mobile robots (SMRs), a specialized area he explored extensively around 2010. His most-cited paper, "Modeling and Simulation of a Spherical Mobile Robot" (2010, 25 citations), introduced a novel internal propulsion mechanism alongside rigorous mathematical models of robot dynamics and kinematics, validated through 3D simulation using SOLIDWORKS and ADAMS2007. This work was complemented by related studies analyzing SMR motion, prototype design, and dynamic modeling, collectively establishing a foundational body of knowledge in spherical robotics. Beyond spherical robots, An demonstrated breadth by contributing to fuzzy logic control for wheeled mobile robots, proposing a robust inference-based control system using ultrasonic sensor feedback. His earlier work on noninvasive driving methods for medical micro-robots signals a longstanding interest in applying robotics to healthcare applications. With a combined citation count reflecting steady recognition across multiple domains, Qi An's research offers valuable insights for students and engineers working at the intersection of robot design, autonomous control, and biomedical engineering.