Papers
27
Total Citations
258
H-Index
10
About
Tianjiao Zheng is a leading researcher in the fields of wearable robotics, soft robotics, and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on lower limb exoskeletons and modular robotic systems. Their most significant contributions include the development of PALExo, a parallel actuated lower limb exoskeleton designed for high-load carrying, and a novel weight-bearing exoskeleton featuring motion intention prediction and locomotion state identification. These works have garnered substantial attention, with the former accumulating 33 citations and the latter 48 citations, underscoring their impact on assistive robotics. Zheng has also pioneered innovations in soft robotics, such as a 3D-printed variable cross-section pneumatic soft manipulator with high-precision positioning, and a series-parallel elastic actuator for enhanced compliance in weight-bearing exoskeletons. Their research extends to modular soft robots, including a mechatronics-embedded system powered via a single air tube, and modular robotic limbs for astronaut assistance during extravehicular activities. With over 186 citations across their top-cited works, Zheng’s contributions are advancing the practicality and safety of exoskeletons and soft robots for heavy-load carrying, precise manipulation, and space exploration, making them a key figure in modern robotics engineering.
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- 2PALExo: A Parallel Actuated Lower Limb Exoskeleton for High-Load Carrying33 citations · 2020
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- 7Nonlinear Modeling and Docking Tests of a Soft Modular Robot12 citations · 2018
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- 9Modular Robotic Limbs for Astronaut Activities Assistance11 citations · 2021
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