Hanqing Zhao

McGill University, Université Libre de Bruxelles

Papers

2

Total Citations

14

H-Index

2

About

Hanqing Zhao is a rising researcher at the intersection of swarm robotics and decentralized systems, whose work explores how principles from blockchain technology can enhance collective robotic behavior. His most influential contribution, "A Generic Framework for Byzantine-Tolerant Consensus Achievement in Robot Swarms" (2023, 12 citations), introduces a novel approach to securing robot swarms against faulty or malicious agents by porting blockchain’s consensus mechanisms into distributed robotic networks. This work addresses a critical vulnerability in swarm coordination, offering a theoretical foundation for resilient, trustless multi-robot systems. Zhao further demonstrates his technical breadth in "General Dynamic Neural Networks for the Adaptive Tuning of an Omni-Directional Drive System for Reactive Swarm Robotics" (2021, 2 citations), where he applies neural networks to online motor control—showcasing a practical engineering contribution to reactive swarm platforms. While his citation counts are still growing, Zhao’s research is notable for bridging two previously separate domains: distributed ledger technology and embodied swarm intelligence. His work is particularly relevant for researchers exploring security, fault tolerance, and adaptive control in decentralized robotic systems.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
14
Total Citations
7
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Generic Framework for Byzantine-Tolerant Consensus Achievement in Robot Swarms
12 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: McGill University, Université Libre de Bruxelles

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