Haiyang Xu

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Haiyang Xu is a leading researcher in robotic drilling systems for aerospace assembly, with a focus on enhancing precision and automation in high-stakes manufacturing environments. His work addresses critical challenges in aircraft assembly, particularly the need for accurate positioning and stiffness optimization in robotic systems. Xu’s most cited paper, “An innovative normal self-positioning method with gravity and friction compensation for wall-climbing drilling robot in aircraft assembly” (2025, 23 citations), introduces a novel approach to self-positioning that compensates for gravitational and frictional forces, enabling wall-climbing robots to achieve superior drilling accuracy. This contribution is pivotal for automating assembly tasks on large, curved aircraft surfaces. Additionally, his paper “Stiffness Optimization of a Robotic Drilling System for Enhanced Accuracy in Aerospace Assembly” (2025, 6 citations) tackles the persistent issue of low robot stiffness, which limits precision in aerospace applications. By moving beyond posture optimization—which is often ineffective in constrained spaces—Xu proposes methods to enhance system rigidity, directly improving hole quality and assembly reliability. His research has significant implications for reducing manual labor and increasing throughput in aerospace manufacturing, positioning him as a key innovator in industrial robotics.