Wei-Min Zhang
Papers
5
Total Citations
28
H-Index
3
About
Wei-Min Zhang’s research advances human-robot collaboration (HRC), industrial robotics, and humanoid robot design. His most cited work, “Method to Integrate Human Simulation into Gazebo for Human-robot Collaboration” (2020, 15 citations), provides a simulation framework that verifies safety and reliability in HRC systems—a critical step toward blending human flexibility with robotic precision. In industrial robotics, his 2021 study on measured stiffness performance in side milling (3 citations) challenges traditional stiffness models, revealing directional differences that optimize robotic machining accuracy. Zhang also contributes to humanoid robotics: his mechanical design of a waist joint with balance control (2010, 3 citations) enhances stability during single-support phases, while his hand posture extraction method for object manipulation (2008, 3 citations) enables dexterous interaction for the BHR-2 humanoid. Earlier work on anti-impact design for dispersing information detecting robots (2012, 4 citations) demonstrates his versatility in creating robust systems for sensitive environments. Though citation counts are modest, Zhang’s integrated approach—spanning simulation, mechanical design, and control—offers practical solutions for safer, more capable collaborative and humanoid robots, making his research valuable for engineers tackling real-world automation challenges.
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- 4Mechanical design and balance control of a Humanoid Waist Joint3 citations · 2010
- 5Hand posture extraction for object manipulation of a humanoid robot3 citations · 2008