Haojun Zheng
Papers
7
Total Citations
124
H-Index
5
About
Haojun Zheng is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics, with a focus on quadrupedal locomotion and adaptive motion control. His work bridges traditional mechanism design with biological neural principles, most notably through the development of central pattern generator (CPG) models for gait transition and control. Zheng’s 2005 study on a biologically inspired quadruped robot introduced a mammal-mimetic structure that enabled pitch motion, while his subsequent 2006 paper on gait matrix replacement in CPG models provided a foundational framework for seamless gait transitions—a key challenge in legged robotics. His 2007 work on postural reflexes for walking on slopes and 2012 research on layered biological reflexes further advanced adaptive locomotion, demonstrating how reflex-based control can enhance environmental adaptability. With over 120 total citations, his most cited work, "Needle steering for robot-assisted insertion into soft tissue" (2012), extends his expertise into medical robotics. Zheng’s contributions have been instrumental in shifting quadrupedal robot control from rigid, pre-planned algorithms to flexible, animal-like behaviors, earning him recognition as a key figure in bio-reflex-based adaptive motion theory.
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Top Papers
- 1Needle steering for robot-assisted insertion into soft tissue: A survey42 citations · 2012
- 2A biological inspired quadruped robot: structure and control24 citations · 2005
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- 5Adaptive walking of a quadrupedal robot based on layered biological reflexes11 citations · 2012
- 6Bio-reflex-based robot adaptive motion controlling theory4 citations · 2003
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