Papers
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Total Citations
200
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About
Shuaishuai Zhang is a leading researcher in robotics, specializing in quadruped locomotion, exoskeleton control, and wearable technology. His work bridges the gap between biological motion and robotic systems, with a focus on enabling robots to navigate complex, unstructured environments. Zhang’s most significant contributions include developing static and continuous free gait planning methods that allow quadruped robots to walk over unknown rough terrains without relying on machine vision—a breakthrough for autonomous field robotics. His research on hydraulic servo actuators with passive compliance has advanced impact mitigation and energy efficiency in legged robots, as demonstrated in his highly cited papers (over 30 citations each). In the realm of rehabilitation, Zhang has pioneered humanoid control strategies for lower limb exoskeletons, using human gait data and sliding mode neural networks to improve patient recovery. Notably, his work on coaxial 3D-printed, kirigami-inspired deployable electronics (27 citations) introduces novel wearable devices that conform to complex body surfaces. With cumulative citations exceeding 200, Zhang’s interdisciplinary approach—integrating biomechanics, control theory, and materials science—positions him as a key innovator in robotics and assistive technology.
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- 6Generation of a continuous free gait for quadruped robot over rough terrains19 citations · 2019
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- 10Simulation of Limb Rehabilitation Robot Based on OpenSim3 citations · 2020