Chenwang Yuan
Papers
6
Total Citations
257
H-Index
5
About
Chenwang Yuan is a pioneering researcher in resilient and soft robotics, with a focus on developing robots that can recover functionality after partial damage. His landmark 2019 paper, "A Novel Resilient Robot: Kinematic Analysis and Experimentation" (96 citations), introduced the R-Robot I prototype—an under-actuated system with closed loops and passive joints that demonstrated self-recovery in 2D planes, reducing complexity. Yuan also shaped the field's foundation with his 2017 work "Soft robotics: Definition and research issues" (85 citations), which provided a comprehensive definition of soft robots, offering critical guidelines for design and construction. His 2021 critical review of tactile and thermal sensors built from carbon–polymer nanocomposites (59 citations) further showcases his interdisciplinary impact, advancing sensor systems for robotic applications. Notable achievements include coining the concept of "self-changeable robots" in his 2020 paper on self-docking and undocking approaches, extending reconfiguration theory. With over 250 total citations, Yuan's work bridges theoretical frameworks and practical experimentation, making him a key figure in resilient and soft robotics research.
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Top Papers
- 1A Novel Resilient Robot: Kinematic Analysis and Experimentation96 citations · 2019
- 2Soft robotics: Definition and research issues85 citations · 2017
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- 4ReBot: A Novel Under-Actuated Resilient Robot8 citations · 2018
- 5A new under-actuated resilient robot5 citations · 2017
- 6A Novel Self-Docking and Undocking Approach for Self-Changeable Robots4 citations · 2020