Papers
22
Total Citations
334
H-Index
9
About
Shouyin Lu is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotics for electric power systems, with a career dedicated to automating the inspection and maintenance of critical energy infrastructure. His primary research areas include mobile robotics, autonomous navigation, and intelligent control systems for substations and power lines. Lu’s most significant contribution is the development of mobile inspection robots that use video cameras, thermal infrared imagers, and microphones to detect equipment defects—such as surface overheating—remotely or autonomously, thereby advancing the goal of fully unattended substations. His landmark 2017 survey on mobile robots for power substation inspection has garnered 115 citations, underscoring its influence. Among his notable achievements is the creation of the DWR-I, the first robot system for live-line maintenance on 10 kV power lines, a breakthrough in robotic live-working technology. Lu has also extended his expertise to medical robotics, designing a Chinese massage robot and a robotic nursing bed with voice recognition. With over 260 total citations across his body of work, Shouyin Lu stands as a key figure in the integration of robotics into the power industry, enhancing both safety and operational efficiency.
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Top Papers
- 1Mobile robot for power substation inspection: a survey115 citations · 2017
- 2Development of a Mobile Robot for Substation Equipment Inspection35 citations · 2006
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- 8Design of Chinese medical massage robot system13 citations · 2011
- 9Robotic live-working for electric power lines maintenances12 citations · 2009
- 10A robotic nursing bed design and its control system9 citations · 2009