Wei-Bing Gao
Papers
8
Total Citations
1,314
H-Index
4
About
Wei-Bing Gao is a pioneering figure in nonlinear control theory, best known for his groundbreaking work on variable structure control (VSC) and sliding-mode techniques. His most influential contribution, the 1993 paper "Variable structure control of nonlinear systems: a new approach," has garnered over 1,280 citations, introducing the now-classic reaching law method and sliding-mode equivalence technique that revolutionized the design of system dynamics across all VSC modes. Gao's research spans robust path tracking for robot manipulators, where he developed innovative control strategies to handle parameter uncertainty, external disturbances, and unknown payloads—work that remains foundational in robotics. He also advanced multi-robot systems, addressing complex challenges in cooperative manipulation, including tracking flexible objects and massive objects with non-firm grasping. His hierarchical control strategies for robotic tracking tasks reflect a deep understanding of real-world mechanical constraints. With a career marked by both theoretical rigor and practical application, Gao's methods continue to influence modern nonlinear control design, making his work essential reading for students and researchers in robotics, automation, and variable structure systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Variable structure control of nonlinear systems: a new approach1,282 citations · 1993
- 2Path tracking control of robot manipulators via the VSS approach10 citations · 1991
- 3A new control strategy for robotic systems in tracking tasks5 citations · 1991
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- 7Tracking flexible objects by multiple robot systems3 citations · 2002
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