Papers
39
Total Citations
595
H-Index
13
About
Hongtao Pan is a leading robotics engineer whose research sits at the intersection of advanced robotic systems, remote handling technology, and bio-inspired robot design. His work spans three interconnected domains: continuum and snake-inspired robotics, nuclear and fusion facility maintenance systems, and precision control of large-scale manipulators. Pan has made significant contributions to the development of remote handling infrastructure for China's fusion energy program, most notably through his involvement in the EAST Articulated Maintenance Arm (EAMA) and the China Fusion Engineering Test Reactor (CFETR) remote handling system — challenging environments where human access is impossible. His widely cited work on stereo vision-based robot calibration (102 citations) established important foundations for autonomous robot precision, while his snake-inspired continuum robot research (78 citations) has advanced deployable systems suited for aerospace, nuclear, and confined-space applications. A recurring theme across Pan's portfolio is solving the problem of positional accuracy in heavy-duty robotic arms experiencing rigid-flexible coupling deformation — a technically demanding challenge critical to nuclear safety. With over 400 cumulative citations, his body of work reflects growing global interest in intelligent, bio-inspired robotic solutions for hazardous industrial environments, making him a notable figure in applied robotics research.
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Top Papers
- 1Stereo vision based autonomous robot calibration102 citations · 2017
- 2A Snake-Inspired Layer-Driven Continuum Robot78 citations · 2021
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- 4Overview of the CFETR remote handling system and the development progress45 citations · 2022
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- 7Adaptive trajectory control of an under-actuated snake robot23 citations · 2022
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- 9Systematic design of snake arm maintainer in nuclear industry22 citations · 2022
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