Papers
14
Total Citations
100
H-Index
6
About
Shir-Kuan Lin is a pioneering figure in robotics, whose research has fundamentally advanced the understanding of robot dynamics, control, and visual servoing. His work bridges the gap between theoretical mechanics and practical implementation, particularly in the areas of manipulator dynamics with closed chains, Cartesian-space control, and depth estimation for hand-eye systems. Lin’s most influential contribution is his 1990 paper on the dynamics of manipulators with closed chains, which introduced the concept of dynamic equilibrium to simplify actuator force calculations—a result equivalent to prior work but with a more intuitive derivation. This paper has garnered 23 citations, reflecting its enduring relevance. He also made significant strides in robot control, notably in his 2003 work on Euler parameters for orientation control, which solved a long-standing problem in Cartesian-space robot control with a simple, explicit algorithm. Lin’s research on depth observability for hand-eye systems, including his 2002 study on observability conditions, has been cited 12 times and remains a key reference in visual servoing. With over 90 citations across his most-cited papers, Lin’s legacy lies in his ability to derive elegant, implementable solutions to complex robotic challenges, making him a respected authority in both theoretical and applied robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Dynamics of the manipulator with closed chains23 citations · 1990
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- 3Observability of Depth Estimation for a Hand‐Eye Robot System12 citations · 2002
- 4Robot control in Cartesian space8 citations · 1995
- 5Singularity of nonlinear feedback control scheme for robots7 citations · 1989
- 6Euler parameters in robot Cartesian control6 citations · 2003
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- 8Implementation of damped-rate resolved-acceleration robot control4 citations · 1997
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- 10An Efficient Formulation for the Dynamic Simulation of Robots4 citations · 1988