Cheng Xiaoyan

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Cheng Xiaoyan is a distinguished control systems researcher whose work centers on advanced sliding-mode control strategies for robotic systems, particularly nonholonomic wheeled mobile robots (NWMRs). Her most cited paper, "Finite‐Time Switched Second‐Order Sliding‐Mode Control of Nonholonomic Wheeled Mobile Robot Systems" (2018), introduces a novel continuous finite-time robust control method that combines conventional sliding-mode control in an internal loop with a modified switched second-order sliding-mode approach. This work addresses critical challenges in trajectory tracking for NWMRs, achieving finite-time convergence while mitigating chattering—a persistent issue in sliding-mode control. Although her citation impact is still developing, with 4 citations on this key paper, Cheng's contributions are notable for their theoretical rigor and practical applicability in robotics. Her research bridges the gap between robust control theory and real-world autonomous navigation, offering solutions that enhance system stability and precision under uncertainties. For students and researchers in control engineering and robotics, Cheng's work represents a valuable step toward more reliable and efficient mobile robot control systems, particularly in environments requiring rapid and accurate trajectory tracking.