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Total Citations
138
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About
Chanchan Xu is a robotics researcher whose work spans rehabilitation robotics, soft robotics, and advanced actuation systems, with a particular focus on developing intelligent technologies to restore human motor function. Xu's most impactful contribution is a multi-mode rehabilitation robot employing magnetorheological (MR) actuators guided by human motion intention estimation, which has garnered 72 citations and established a foundational framework for adaptive lower extremity rehabilitation. This work, complemented by parallel studies on MR-actuated exoskeletons and rehabilitation strategies for lower limb disability, demonstrates a sustained commitment to safe, controllable assistive systems. Xu has also made notable strides in hand rehabilitation, introducing a lightweight soft robotic glove integrating twisted string actuation and virtual reality-based therapy, earning 21 citations since 2023. Beyond rehabilitation, Xu's research encompasses novel anisotropic magnetic hydrogels for soft robotics applications, flexible tactile sensing via electrical impedance tomography, and data-driven anthropomorphic dexterous hands. The recurring theme across this body of work is bridging biomechanics and smart materials to create more compliant, capable robotic systems. With publications spanning from 2019 to 2025 and a growing citation record, Xu represents an emerging voice shaping the future of human-robot interaction and assistive technology.
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- 5Design and Simulation of a Novel Humanoid Robotic Arm5 citations · 2024
- 6A Self-sensing TSA-actuated Anthropomorphic Robot Hand4 citations · 2024
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