Hexu Yang

Northeastern University, Universidad del Noreste

Papers

4

Total Citations

52

H-Index

3

About

Hexu Yang is a researcher at the forefront of robotics and actuator technology, with a primary focus on variable stiffness actuators, flexible joint control, and servo system dynamics for human-robot interaction and inspection robots. Yang’s most cited work, “Dynamic performance analysis of the variable stiffness actuator considering gap and friction characteristics based on two-inertia-system” (2021, 32 citations), provides a foundational analysis of how mechanical imperfections affect actuator performance, directly advancing the safety and precision of medical rehabilitation and exoskeleton robots. A second key contribution, “A new low-energy nonlinear variable stiffness actuator for the knee joint” (2022, 8 citations), introduces an energy-efficient design that addresses critical safety requirements in human-robot interaction. Yang has also developed innovative control strategies, including a BP neural network-tuned PI controller for flexible manipulator joints (2021, 9 citations) and a speed control method for power line inspection robots that accounts for time-varying parameters (2023). These works demonstrate Yang’s ability to bridge theoretical modeling with practical, real-world robotic applications, making significant strides in making robots safer, more adaptive, and more efficient in dynamic environments.

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3
H-Index
4
Papers
52
Total Citations
13
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Dynamic performance analysis of the variable stiffness actuator considering gap and friction characteristics based on two-inertia-system
32 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: Northeastern University, Universidad del Noreste

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