Ruifeng Xu

National Engineering Research Center for Information Technology in Agriculture

Papers

Total Citations

107

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About

Ruifeng Xu is a leading researcher in the field of advanced robotics and intelligent automation, with a primary focus on the modeling, control, and practical deployment of flexible and autonomous systems. His most significant contribution lies in the boundary control of complex robotic manipulators, where he has pioneered solutions for simultaneous vibration suppression and angular position tracking in rotating, length-varying flexible arms. This work, detailed in his highly cited 2020 paper (100 citations), models the manipulator as an infinite-dimensional system using partial differential equations, allowing for precise dynamic control that surpasses traditional rigid-body approximations. Beyond theoretical control, Xu is deeply engaged in applied robotics for agricultural and biosecurity applications. He led the design and testing of a specialized disinfection robot for livestock and poultry houses, a project that directly addresses the need for efficient, safe, and automated epidemic prevention in modern farming. This work integrates autonomous navigation, spraying mechanisms, and intelligent control to replace manual disinfection, reducing human exposure to hazardous environments. Through his dual focus on foundational control theory and real-world robotic systems, Xu is bridging the gap between advanced mathematical modeling and tangible solutions for critical industrial and agricultural challenges.