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Chao-Fang Xiang is a robotics researcher whose work spans space robotics, robotic motion planning, and advanced mechanical systems. With a focus on both theoretical foundations and practical implementation, Xiang has made significant contributions to the understanding of how robotic systems can be designed, controlled, and deployed in complex environments — from factory floors to outer space. Xiang's most influential work, a 2022 review of spatial robotic arm trajectory planning (67 citations), has become a key reference for researchers developing autonomous in-orbit servicing systems, systematically examining how robotic arms can replace human activity in space. Complementing this, his review of compliance control in end-effectors (27 citations) addresses the critical interface between robots and their working environments, advancing safer and more precise human-robot interaction. His 2023 review of climbing robot technologies (12 citations) further demonstrates his breadth across unconventional robotic locomotion. Additional contributions include research on modular robot reconfiguration and in-orbit assembly strategies for large-scale space trusses, reflecting a sustained interest in adaptable, space-ready robotic architectures. Together, Xiang's body of work positions him as a versatile contributor to next-generation robotics, particularly at the intersection of space exploration and intelligent mechanical design.