Qiu Xu
Papers
2
Total Citations
16
H-Index
2
About
Qiu Xu is a leading researcher in agricultural robotics, with a primary focus on the automation of fruit harvesting. His work centers on the development of intelligent picking robots, specifically addressing the complex challenges posed by crops like dragon fruit. Xu’s major contributions lie in the motion control and adaptive manipulation of robotic arms. In his 2024 study, he designed a six degrees of freedom dragon fruit picking robot, experimentally analyzing its motion characteristics to solve adaptive movement issues in non-structured environments. Building on this, his 2025 work introduced a compliant picking control system using adaptive variable impedance, enabling the robot to adjust its grip and force in real-time for delicate fruit handling. Both papers have garnered 8 citations each, reflecting their immediate relevance to the field. Xu’s research is notable for bridging theoretical control algorithms with practical robotic applications, directly addressing the labor shortages in agriculture. His work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in precision agriculture, soft robotics, and human-robot interaction in harvesting systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2