About

Kang An is a robotics researcher whose work spans biomechanically inspired locomotion, indoor localization, and autonomous systems. Best known for his contributions to biped robot control, An developed a rhythmic-reflex hybrid adaptive walking algorithm — his most-cited work with 12 citations — that draws on central pattern generation principles to coordinate complex multi-degree-of-freedom robotic motion, achieving stable and adaptive bipedal locomotion. Complementing this, his dynamic optimization studies of upper body parameters have deepened understanding of walking efficiency in biped robot design, informing how mass and limb geometry influence mechanical performance. Beyond legged robotics, An has made meaningful contributions to indoor positioning, proposing a vertically uniform alternating magnetic field approach to address the persistent multipath challenges of wireless localization for humans and mobile service robots, earning 6 citations. His more recent work demonstrates a broadening research portfolio: a cuckoo search–BP neural network method for collaborative robot joint parameter identification addresses real-world accuracy demands in human-robot interaction, while an ROS-based autonomous underwater vehicle control system extends his expertise into marine robotics. Across these domains, An consistently bridges theoretical modeling with practical experimental validation, making his research valuable to both designers and engineers in the robotics community.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
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Papers
26
Total Citations
5
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Rhythmic-Reflex Hybrid Adaptive Walking Control of Biped Robot
12 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 25
🏛 Institutions: Shanghai Normal University, Beijing Jingshida Electromechanical Equipment Research Institute, Tongji University, Sun Yat-sen University

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