Jianan Xu

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Jianan Xu is a robotics researcher whose work centers on mobile robot platform design and motion control systems, with a particular focus on wheeled differential-drive architectures. His most cited paper, "Research on Platform and Motion Control System for a Mobile Robot" (2006), introduced a novel wheeled mobile robot featuring a two-wheel differential drive and multilayer stack mechanical structure. The system's innovation lies in its use of a PC/104 embedded computer as the motion control kernel, which provided exceptional openness and expandability—a significant advancement at the time. Though the paper has garnered 2 citations, its influence is seen in subsequent mobile robotics research, particularly in modular control architectures. Xu's contributions emphasize practical, scalable solutions for autonomous navigation, bridging hardware design with real-time control algorithms. His work remains relevant for students and researchers exploring low-cost, customizable robotic platforms, demonstrating how embedded systems can democratize access to advanced motion control.