Weixing Chen
Papers
12
Total Citations
173
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About
Weixing Chen is a prolific robotics and mechanical engineering researcher whose work spans ocean energy harvesting, bio-inspired robotics, parallel mechanisms, and embodied artificial intelligence. His research has made substantial contributions to the development of wave-powered ocean robots, most notably through his pioneering work on bio-inspired foldable-wing wave energy converters and the Wave Energy Converter Glider (WEC-Glider), which have collectively garnered over 65 citations since 2023 alone. Chen's expertise in kinematic analysis and parallel robot design is evidenced by his widely cited 2016 study on six-degree-of-freedom parallel robots, which remains a key reference in precision robotics. His investigations into dual-function flapping hydrofoils and umbrella-shaped wave energy converters highlight a consistent drive to integrate propulsion and energy capture in marine systems. Beyond ocean robotics, Chen has contributed to amphibious and legged robot design, including transformable wheel-spoke-paddle systems and underwater seabed-landing robots. His 2024 survey on Embodied AI signals a growing interest in bridging intelligent systems with physical-world applications. With over 170 cumulative citations across a diverse yet interconnected body of work, Chen represents an emerging force in next-generation intelligent mechatronic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1A bio-inspired foldable-wing wave energy converter for ocean robots41 citations · 2023
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- 7A transformable wheel-spoke-paddle hybrid amphibious robot11 citations · 2023
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