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39
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About
Tuopu Zhang is a robotics researcher specializing in the design and control of collaborative robots for safe and effective human-robot interaction. His work centers on three key areas: mechanical transmission design, modular reconfigurable systems, and compliant control. Zhang’s major contributions include developing a novel 3K planetary gear train with a flexure-based anti-backlash carrier, which significantly enhances precision in collaborative robot joints (12 citations). He also pioneered a graph-theoretic method for kinematic modeling of modular reconfigurable robots, enabling rapid reconfiguration for diverse applications (11 citations). His comprehensive reviews on compliant control and powered backdrivability have become foundational references, synthesizing critical approaches for safe interaction (9 and 6 citations, respectively). Most recently, Zhang advanced accurate impedance control for robot joints using 3K gear reducers, addressing nonlinear friction challenges to improve compliant motion (1 citation). With a total of 39 citations across his most influential works, Zhang’s research directly impacts the development of safer, more adaptable collaborative robots for industrial and service applications.
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- 3A Review of Compliant Control for Collaborative Robots9 citations · 2021
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