Kexin Zheng
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About
Kexin Zheng is a robotics researcher specializing in bio-inspired flight control, with a focus on flapping-wing micro aerial vehicles (FMAVs). Their work addresses the fundamental challenge of achieving stable, disturbance-resistant hover in tailless ornithopters—a critical step toward practical, agile aerial robots. Zheng’s most-cited paper (2022, 18 citations) introduces a novel framework that combines onboard 3D velocity perception with active disturbance rejection control, enabling a flapping-wing robot to maintain stable altitude despite internal mechanical vibrations and external wind gusts. This work stands out for its detailed measurement and mitigation of both disturbance types, advancing the robustness of bio-inspired flight. A second key contribution (2022, 4 citations) develops a nonlinear longitudinal model for a tailless FMAV using stroke plane modulation, providing a foundational tool for system identification and control design. Zheng’s research bridges biology and engineering, offering practical solutions for surveillance, environmental monitoring, and exploration in cluttered or gusty environments. Their work is highly relevant for students and researchers interested in aerial robotics, nonlinear control, and bio-inspired systems.
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