Papers
16
Total Citations
133
H-Index
7
About
Haitao Luo is a robotics and mechanical engineering researcher whose work spans advanced welding robotics, precision mechanical systems, and autonomous navigation technologies. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to the design and analysis of friction stir welding (FSW) robots for aerospace applications, a body of work that has accumulated over 60 citations across multiple studies. His research systematically addresses the full engineering lifecycle of FSW robots — from structural topology optimization and ram design using finite element analysis, to kinematics and dynamics modeling, and rigorous mechanical performance validation under harsh load conditions. Luo has also made notable contributions to precision mechanical components, including theoretical and simulation-based stiffness analysis of double-nut ball screws used in high-load environments. Beyond welding systems, his research extends into assistive and autonomous robotics, with recent work on SLAM-based wheelchair navigation and 3D mapping for user stability and comfort prediction. Earlier contributions include robot vibration analysis and dynamic environment navigation strategies. Spanning over a decade of research, Luo's diverse portfolio reflects a consistent focus on bridging theoretical modeling with practical engineering solutions, making his work highly relevant to students and researchers in robotics, aerospace manufacturing, and intelligent systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Design optimization of the ram structure of friction stir welding robot24 citations · 2019
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- 5SLAM Based Indoor Autonomous Navigation System For Electric Wheelchair10 citations · 2022
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- 9Robust Human Action Recognition Using Dynamic Movement Features6 citations · 2017
- 10A novel navigation scheme in dynamic environment using layered costmap5 citations · 2017