Chunguang Fan

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Chunguang Fan is a leading researcher in space robotics, specializing in trajectory planning, adaptive control, and manipulation systems for microgravity environments. His work is pivotal to advancing autonomous robotic operations on-orbit, directly supporting missions like China’s Tiangong-2 space station. Fan’s most cited paper (8 citations) introduces a fuzzy control method using a spatial extended state observer for manipulator trajectory tracking during floating-object capture, addressing the unique challenges of microgravity. He further developed an adaptive controller based on a spatial disturbance observer, employing sliding mode control and logistic functions to compensate for load variations in space. Fan also contributed a trajectory planning method using unit quaternions, enhancing robot manipulator performance in manufacturing. His notable achievement includes the design of a complete robotic Arm-Hand system—integrating a dexterous hand, tele-operation, and vision—for on-orbit maintenance tasks like electrical connector positioning. With a cumulative impact of over 26 citations across his key works, Fan’s research is essential for the future of autonomous space robotics and in-orbit servicing.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Manipulator Trajectory Tracking of Fuzzy Control Based on Spatial Extended State Observer

   8 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Integrated virtual impedance control based pose correction for a simultaneous three-fingered end-effector

   5 citations · 2018
3. 3
   Trajectory planning of robot manipulators based on unit quaternion

   5 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Adaptive Controller Based on Spatial Disturbance Observer in a Microgravity Environment

   4 citations · 2019
5. 5
   Design of Space Robotic Arm-Hand System and Operation Research

   4 citations · 2018

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