Peijie Zhang
Papers
8
Total Citations
52
H-Index
5
About
Peijie Zhang is a pioneering researcher in the field of bipedal robotics, with a primary focus on passive dynamic walking, gait analysis, and energy-efficient locomotion. His work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how bipedal robots can achieve natural, human-like movement with minimal energy input. Zhang's most influential contribution is his deep analysis of the compass-gait biped model, where he systematically investigated bifurcation and chaos phenomena, revealing how subtle parameter changes—such as ground slope, mass ratio, and leg length—can dramatically alter gait stability. His 2007 paper on bifurcation and chaos (10 citations) remains a foundational reference for researchers studying nonlinear dynamics in legged robots. Zhang also made significant strides in practical robot design, proposing a biomimetic foot with elastic energy storage to reduce landing impact and conserve energy (8 citations), and developing a novel geodesic-based method for optimal energy gait planning (7 citations). His work on passive energy tracking control laws and anti-phase synchronization schemes has provided key theoretical frameworks for designing controllers that enable robots to start walking from rest and maintain stable gaits. With over 50 total citations across his publications, Zhang's research continues to inspire new generations of roboticists seeking to create more efficient, adaptive, and human-like walking machines.
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- 2The analysis on bifurcation and chaos in the compass-gait biped10 citations · 2007
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- 4Optimal energy gait planning for humanoid robot using geodesics7 citations · 2010
- 5The Passive Energy Tracking Control Law of the Compass Bipedal Robot5 citations · 2006
- 6Anti-phase Synchronization Control Scheme of Passive Biped Robot4 citations · 2007
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- 8Further analysis of the kneed passive-dynamic biped robot2 citations · 2010