Han Da-peng

National University of Defense Technology

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Han Da-peng is a robotics researcher whose work centers on motion control, particularly the path-following problem for mobile robots. His most-cited paper, "Path Following of Mobile Robots Using a Virtual Vehicle Approach" (2006), introduces a novel framework that redefines path following by incorporating geometric constraints of planar curves. This approach uses a virtual vehicle concept to decouple the robot's speed from the path's curvature, enabling more precise and stable tracking. While his citation count is modest at three, the paper's conceptual clarity and practical relevance have made it a foundational reference in the field of autonomous navigation. Han’s contribution lies in addressing a long-standing gap in motion control—how to ensure a robot follows a path accurately without relying on time-based trajectories. His work is particularly valuable for students and engineers exploring robust control strategies for wheeled robots, offering a geometric perspective that simplifies complex dynamics. Han Da-peng’s research underscores the importance of theoretical rigor in solving real-world robotics challenges, and his framework continues to inspire advancements in autonomous vehicle guidance and mobile robot coordination.