Weijie Chu

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Weijie Chu is a researcher specializing in robotics, with a particular focus on the mechanics and stability of wall-climbing robots for marine applications. His most-cited work, "Wall Stability Analysis of Marine Wall Climbing Robot" (2021), has garnered 7 citations and addresses a critical challenge in the field: ensuring reliable adhesion and motion on the curved, vertical surfaces of ship hulls. In this study, Chu systematically investigates the relationship between a robot's stability and key forces, including adsorption force and motor driving force, while detailing the mechanical structure and functional design of the system. This contribution provides foundational insights for developing robots capable of performing inspection, cleaning, and maintenance tasks in harsh maritime environments, where stability is paramount. By bridging theoretical force analysis with practical engineering, Chu's work supports the advancement of autonomous robotic systems for ship maintenance, potentially reducing human risk and operational costs. His research is valuable for students and engineers working on climbing robots, adhesion mechanisms, and marine robotics, offering a clear framework for analyzing robot stability under real-world conditions.