Hongjuan Hou

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Hongjuan Hou is a researcher specializing in robotics and parallel manipulator design, with a focus on enhancing precision and reliability in industrial applications. Her work centers on the kinematics, dynamics, and motion reliability of multi-degree-of-freedom robotic systems, particularly for advanced manufacturing processes like friction stir welding. Hou’s most notable contribution is the development and optimization of a rigid-flexible 3UPS-UP-3Cable-Driven (3UPS-UP-3CD) parallel manipulator, designed as a main feed mechanism for friction stir welding robots. This innovative three-degree-of-freedom system addresses the need for high-performance, flexible equipment in demanding manufacturing environments. Her research also advances motion reliability evaluation, using non-probability interval theory to account for uncertainties such as link size deviations and joint clearances in six-axis robots—critical for ensuring operational safety and positioning accuracy. With her most-cited paper garnering 10 citations, Hou’s work bridges theoretical modeling and practical robotics, offering solutions for error mitigation and dynamic performance optimization. Her studies provide valuable insights for engineers and researchers developing robust, high-precision robotic systems for industrial automation.