Hanxuan Zhang

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Dr. Hanxuan Zhang is a leading researcher in physical human–robot interaction (pHRI) and advanced manipulation systems, with a focus on enhancing the safety and intuitiveness of direct drive robots. His most cited work, "Enhancing Physical Human–Robot Interaction Compliance in Force Sensorless Lead-Through Programming for Direct Drive Manipulators" (2025, 4 citations), tackles a critical challenge in industrial robotics: enabling operators to guide heavy, high-inertia manipulators without force sensors. Zhang’s major contribution lies in developing novel compliance control strategies that allow direct drive robots to respond smoothly to human guidance, overcoming their inherent stiffness and external friction. This work significantly improves the adaptability and flexibility of lead-through programming (LTP), making it more accessible for real-world manufacturing and collaborative tasks. By eliminating the need for expensive force sensors, Zhang’s approach reduces costs while maintaining high precision and safety. His research has already garnered attention for its practical impact on human-robot collaboration, positioning him as an emerging authority in force-sensorless pHRI. Zhang’s achievements promise to reshape how robots are programmed and interacted with in dynamic environments, bridging the gap between human intuition and robotic precision.