Papers
42
Total Citations
1,198
H-Index
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About
Genliang Chen is a robotics and mechanical engineering researcher whose work spans two deeply interconnected domains: precision robot kinematics and calibration, and the emerging field of soft and hybrid robotic actuation. His foundational contributions to kinematic calibration, particularly through the product of exponentials (POE) formula, have reshaped how researchers approach serial and parallel manipulator modeling. His 2014 paper on identifiable parameters in robot calibration has garnered 173 citations, while his subsequent work on complete, minimal, and continuous error models for parallel manipulators (94 citations) further cemented his authority in this area. Chen has also made significant theoretical contributions to structural mechanics, including a widely cited decomposition of spatial stiffness matrices (77 citations) that underpins his later work on flexible rod deflection. In recent years, Chen has turned his expertise toward soft robotics, pioneering origami-inspired continuum robots and hybrid rigid-soft actuators that achieve impressive force output, versatility, and variable stiffness. His 2023 paper on fabric-enabled pneumatic actuation (118 citations) reflects his growing influence in this rapidly evolving field. Across more than a decade of research, Chen's work bridges rigorous mathematical modeling with innovative physical design, making him a distinctive voice in modern robotics research.
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- 2Soft and lightweight fabric enables powerful and high-range pneumatic actuation118 citations · 2023
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- 4The Principal Axes Decomposition of Spatial Stiffness Matrices77 citations · 2015
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