Jiangyan Qiu

Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin University

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Dr. Jiangyan Qiu is a pioneer in intelligent mobile robotics, with a focus on developing practical, low-cost solutions for household automation. Her research centers on obstacle avoidance and autonomous navigation, where she has made significant contributions to enhancing robot safety and efficiency in dynamic home environments. In her highly cited 2008 work, "A novel obstacle avoidance method for low-cost household mobile robot" (9 citations), Dr. Qiu advanced the Enhanced Vector Field Histogram (VFH+) method, addressing critical limitations by accounting for changes in obstacle position and direction—a key improvement over traditional approaches. She further demonstrated her systems-level expertise in "Design of household mobile robot system based on Petri net" (3 citations), where she proposed a comprehensive three-subsystem model integrating remote human-computer interaction, PC server control, and semi-autonomous decision-making. This work laid the groundwork for more reliable and interactive household robots. Dr. Qiu’s research is notable for its practical impact, bridging theoretical modeling with real-world application, and her early contributions continue to inform the development of affordable, intelligent mobile robots for everyday use.