Pengyu Gao

Shenyang University of Chemical Technology

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Pengyu Gao is a researcher dedicated to advancing assistive robotics, with a primary focus on intelligent mobility and manipulation systems for individuals with disabilities and the elderly. His work centers on developing autonomous navigation and adaptive control strategies to enhance the safety, independence, and usability of assistive devices. Gao’s most notable contribution is the design of a SLAM-based indoor autonomous navigation system for electric wheelchairs, which enables hands-free, intelligent movement in complex indoor environments—a critical step toward reducing user fatigue and cognitive load. This work has garnered 10 citations, reflecting its relevance in the field of human-robot interaction. He has also pioneered a stiffness-adaptive admittance control method for wheelchair-mounted robotic arms, integrating fuzzy control to dynamically adjust system compliance. This innovation, cited 4 times, addresses the pressing need for robotic systems that are both safe and highly adaptable during physical assistance tasks. Through these contributions, Gao is helping to shape a future where assistive robots are not only functional but intuitively responsive to human needs.