Papers
32
Total Citations
815
H-Index
15
About
Bin He is a multidisciplinary robotics and sustainability researcher whose work bridges intelligent mechanical systems with environmental responsibility. His scholarship spans two deeply interconnected domains: underactuated robotics and sustainable product design, making him a distinctive voice in modern engineering research. He is perhaps best recognized for his comprehensive 2019 review of underactuated robotics, which has accumulated over 200 citations and serves as a foundational reference for researchers exploring control systems where inputs are fewer than degrees of freedom — systems prized for their efficiency and lightweight design. His earlier kinematic modeling of self-balancing autonomous robots (2010) and workspace analyses of novel underactuated wrist mechanisms further demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing robotic theory and application. Equally significant is He's prolific contribution to sustainable engineering. Through a series of highly cited studies on product carbon footprints, environmental footprint assessments, and sustainability across product life cycles, He has developed rigorous frameworks for evaluating and minimizing environmental impact during design. His 2020 work on data fusion-based digital twin systems for detection robotics reflects his forward-thinking integration of smart technologies with sustainable principles. Collectively, He's portfolio — exceeding 600 citations — positions him as an influential figure shaping the future of responsible, intelligent robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Underactuated robotics: A review203 citations · 2019
- 2Product sustainability assessment for product life cycle82 citations · 2018
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- 4Product environmental footprints assessment for product life cycle65 citations · 2019
- 5Product carbon footprint for product life cycle under uncertainty54 citations · 2018
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- 7Sustainable design from functional domain to physical domain34 citations · 2018
- 8Product sustainable design for carbon footprint during product life cycle28 citations · 2021
- 9Kinematics of underactuated robotics for product carbon footprint26 citations · 2020
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