Changming Wei

Shandong Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Changming Wei is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics and intelligent systems, with a primary focus on developing dolphin-like robots for aquatic monitoring and high-power charging technologies for electric vehicles. His most influential work, the "Water quality monitoring system based on robotic dolphin" (2011, 13 citations), introduced a novel approach to online, safe, and comprehensive water quality assessment by mimicking the dolphin's efficient swimming and maneuverability. This system integrates fixed monitoring nodes with robotic platforms, addressing critical needs in environmental surveillance. Wei further advanced the field with his "Towards development of a slider-crank centered self-propelled dolphin robot" (2013, 12 citations), which detailed the mechatronic design of a fast-swimming robot using coordinated flapping modules and an internal moving slider for pitch control. His contributions extend to practical engineering solutions, as demonstrated in the "Design of High-power Fully Automatic Charging Device" (2019, 8 citations), which tackles the challenge of heavy charging cables in electric vehicle infrastructure. Additionally, his early work on "Mechanical design and implementation of a robotic dolphin with 3-DOF flippers" (2011) showcases his commitment to achieving high maneuverability through bio-mimicry. With a career spanning over a decade, Wei's research bridges fundamental biomechanics and applied robotics, earning recognition for its innovation in environmental monitoring and sustainable energy technologies.