Wendong Xiao

Institute for Infocomm Research, Northeastern University

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Wendong Xiao is a researcher in robotics and autonomous systems, with a particular focus on motion planning and multi-robot coordination. His early work introduced a novel motion planning approach based on artificial potential fields for navigating unknown environments, a contribution that has garnered 9 citations and remains relevant for mobile robot obstacle avoidance. Xiao also made notable contributions to the RoboCup domain, where he co-designed a global vision system for robot soccer, detailing key techniques for real-time object tracking and field perception under competition rules. Although his citation counts are modest, his work reflects foundational efforts in practical robotics—bridging theoretical algorithms with real-world implementation. His research has influenced subsequent developments in autonomous navigation and vision-based robot control, demonstrating a commitment to solving complex, dynamic challenges in unstructured environments.