Jiaoyan Tang

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Jiaoyang Tang is a robotics researcher whose work centers on assistive and rehabilitation robotics, with a particular focus on human–robot interaction and stability control for bipedal walking systems. Her most notable contribution is the development of a "human-in-the-loop" control framework for walking-chair robots—innovative mobility aids designed to replace traditional wheelchairs for disabled individuals. In her 2009 paper, cited 12 times, Tang proposed a shared stability control strategy that treats the human occupant as the robot's torso, modeling human movement as a disturbance to system stability. This approach defines safe input regions for joint actuators, enabling the robot to maintain balance while accommodating the user's natural motions. Her earlier 2007 work laid the foundation by analyzing the inherent stability properties of biped walking-chair robots and introducing gait and navigation control methods. Though her citation counts are modest, Tang's research addresses a critical challenge in assistive robotics: creating machines that can safely and intuitively share control with their human users. Her work bridges biomechanics, control theory, and human–machine systems, offering a principled path toward practical, stable walking aids for individuals with mobility impairments.