Papers
5
Total Citations
27
H-Index
4
About
Xinyuan He is a robotics and automation researcher whose work spans reconfigurable robotic systems, autonomous motion planning, and intelligent construction technologies. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to the Reconfigurable Planetary Robot System (RPRS), a modular platform designed for planetary exploration that integrates parent-body and child-robot architectures capable of autonomous locomotion, reconfiguration, and cooperative task execution. His most cited work (10 citations) established the foundational control architecture for this system, employing CAN-based communication and centralized control algorithms to enable flexible, modular operation. Subsequent research expanded on this platform through behavior-tree-driven task planning, climbing locomotion analysis, and obstacle-crossing motion strategies — forming a cohesive body of work that collectively addresses the core challenges of adaptable field robotics. He demonstrated particular ingenuity in combining theoretical analysis with experimental validation, as seen in his detailed static force modeling for multi-configuration child-robot systems. More recently, He has extended his expertise toward intelligent construction, developing a five-dimensional digital twin framework for remote-controlled autonomous tower cranes. Though his citation counts remain modest, his sustained focus across two distinct applied domains reflects a versatile engineering researcher committed to advancing real-world autonomous systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Design and implementation of a reconfigurable planetary robot control system10 citations · 2005
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- 3Locomotion Analysis and Experiment for Climbing Motion of RPRS5 citations · 2006
- 4Motion Planning for a Reconfigurable Robot to Cross an Obstacle4 citations · 2006
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