Luong Tin Phan
Papers
10
Total Citations
151
H-Index
8
About
Luong Tin Phan is a leading robotics researcher specializing in the design, actuation, and control of legged locomotion systems, particularly quadruped robots. His major contributions center on developing torque-controllable modular actuator units and whole-body control frameworks that enable dynamic, agile behaviors such as running, jumping, and stair climbing. Phan’s work on force-controllable quadruped systems, including the AiDIN series, has achieved precise torque sensing using capacitive-type joint sensors, with accuracy up to 0.05 Nm. His most cited paper, “Development of a Quadruped Robot System With Torque-Controllable Modular Actuator Unit” (2020, 48 citations), provides a foundational overview of these systems. He has also pioneered gait transition algorithms and hybrid walking gaits for stable obstacle negotiation, as well as studied the effects of passive compliant spines on bounding and running performance. Notably, his research on whole-body motion and landing force control for stair climbing (2019, 17 citations) addresses critical challenges in maintaining stability during complex terrain traversal. With over 140 total citations across his top works, Phan’s innovations in torque control, compliant leg design, and bio-inspired locomotion are advancing the capabilities of legged robots for real-world applications.
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Top Papers
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- 3Whole-Body Motion and Landing Force Control for Quadrupedal Stair Climbing17 citations · 2019
- 4Study on effects of spinal joint for running quadruped robots16 citations · 2019
- 5Trajectory design and control of quadruped robot for trotting over obstacles12 citations · 2017
- 6Study on quadruped bounding with a passive compliant spine9 citations · 2017
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- 8Development of torque controllable leg for running robot, AiDIN-IV8 citations · 2017
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- 10Stable running with a two-segment compliant leg5 citations · 2017