Wen-Lin Chu

National Chin-Yi University of Technology

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Dr. Wen-Lin Chu is a robotics researcher specializing in the control and application of pneumatic artificial muscle (PAM)-actuated systems, with a primary focus on rehabilitation robotics and advanced motion control. His most cited work, "Tracking Control of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle-Activated Robot Arm Based on Sliding-Mode Control" (2021, 27 citations), introduces a novel dynamic model for a PAM-actuated robot manipulator and employs a genetic algorithm for parameter identification, achieving precise circular trajectory tracking through robust sliding-mode control. Building on this foundation, Dr. Chu’s 2022 study on "Redundant Robot with Pneumatic Artificial Muscles for Rehabilitation Works Using Iterative Learning Control" (6 citations) demonstrates a wearable, multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arm designed specifically for upper limb rehabilitation. This work integrates iterative learning control to enhance performance in repetitive therapeutic tasks, highlighting his commitment to developing safe, compliant, and effective assistive technologies. Dr. Chu’s contributions are notable for bridging theoretical control methodologies with practical, human-centered applications, offering significant potential to improve quality of life for individuals with motor impairments.