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Ton Duc is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of robotics, control systems, and advanced motor design. His key research areas include power assist devices, quadrotor UAV control, and high-performance electric motors for collaborative robots. A standout contribution is the development of a one-degree-of-freedom power assist lifting device featuring a fuzzy PID speed regulator, which enhances human-robot cooperation and operator safety—a paper that has garnered 11 citations. In the realm of aerial robotics, Duc proposed an image-based visual servo controller for quadrotors, ensuring asymptotic stability in tracking control despite uncertainties, a work cited 7 times. His expertise extends to motor design, where he has engineered high-torque-density permanent magnet motors for collaborative robots like the UR10, achieving 6 citations. Most recently, Duc introduced a novel auto-tuning PD-fuzzy controller to reduce current harmonics in motor drive systems excited by SiC-MOSFET inverters, targeting efficiency gains in industrial applications. With a focus on practical, real-world solutions, Duc’s research demonstrates a clear trajectory from assistive robotics to precision control and energy-efficient motor systems, marking him as a versatile and impactful engineer in mechatronics and automation.