Papers
9
Total Citations
76
H-Index
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About
Chuanmeng Niu is a researcher whose work spans two distinct but technically rigorous domains: bio-inspired underwater robotics and medical radiation therapy systems. He is perhaps best known for his sustained investigation into robotic fish designs modeled on the cownose ray, a species whose dorsoventrally flattened body and oscillating pectoral fins offer remarkable propulsion efficiency, stability, and maneuverability. His most cited work, "Development and depth control of a robotic fish mimicking cownose ray" (2012, 26 citations), introduced fuzzy logic-based depth control into a ray-inspired platform, while earlier and subsequent studies refined the kinematic modeling, dynamic analysis of flexible pectoral fins, and mechanical optimization of bionic flapping foils. Collectively, these contributions have helped establish foundational principles for pectoral-fin-propelled aquatic robots. More recently, Niu has pivoted toward medical robotics, contributing algorithms for intensity-modulated electron therapy delivery and dimensional synthesis of 6-DOF parallel robots designed for intraoperative radiation therapy. This interdisciplinary trajectory demonstrates a broader commitment to applying sophisticated mechanical design and control theory to real-world challenges, both beneath the water's surface and within the operating room.
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Top Papers
- 1Development and depth control of a robotic fish mimicking cownose ray26 citations · 2012
- 2Design and optimization of a robotic fish mimicking cow-nosed ray18 citations · 2010
- 3Dynamic modeling of a flexible oscillating pectoral fin for robotic fish10 citations · 2014
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