Duan Zheng

Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology

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Duan Zheng is a pioneering roboticist whose research focuses on the intersection of soft robotics, wearable technology, and human-robot interaction. His most significant contribution is the development of Clothbot, a novel climbing robot designed to maneuver on flexible, deformable surfaces like clothing. The 2012 paper detailing Clothbot’s system and design, which has garnered 27 citations, introduces a unique gripper with parallel wheels that enables continuous, stable climbing on various fabrics, along with an omni-directional tail for enhanced maneuverability. This work addresses fundamental challenges in robot locomotion on non-rigid surfaces, opening new possibilities for inspection, repair, and assistive applications. Zheng’s 2013 paper on a flexible wearable lower limb exoskeleton, with 13 citations, further demonstrates his commitment to assistive robotics, focusing on helping elderly individuals and patients with walking dysfunction through adaptable mechanical design. His 2012 work on path planning for deformable surfaces, though less cited, establishes critical models for tension analysis that underpin Clothbot’s navigation. Zheng’s research is notable for its creativity in tackling real-world constraints, earning him recognition as a leader in soft climbing robotics and wearable exoskeletons.