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Jianfei Pan is a robotics and automation researcher whose work bridges mobile manipulation, flexible joint servo systems, and intelligent control. His primary research areas include mobile manipulators for industrial welding, collaborative robot joint dynamics, and trajectory planning for autonomous systems in cluttered environments. Pan’s most cited paper, “Workspace Design and Trajectory Planning of a Five Degree of Freedom Mobile Welding Manipulator for Spherical Objects” (2021, 16 citations), addresses a critical need in industries like automobile manufacturing and power generation by enabling precise welding of spherical tanks. His 2024 work on flexible joint servo systems (11 citations) tackles the challenge of elasticity introduced by harmonic reducers in collaborative robots, focusing on torque and jerk control to improve system stability and safety. Additionally, his 2021 study on intelligent hybrid control for mobile robots (8 citations) enhances navigation in obstacle-dense settings, combining trajectory planning with robust tracking. Pan also explores emerging technologies like dynamic wireless power transfer for electric vehicles (2022, 3 citations), contributing to efficient on-road recharging. His research is characterized by practical, industry-oriented solutions that advance automation, robotics, and sustainable transportation, making him a notable figure in applied robotics engineering.