Wenjing Chen

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Wenjing Chen is a leading researcher in bio-inspired navigation and polarization-based sensing, with a focus on developing novel sensors for autonomous mobile robots. Her pioneering work draws inspiration from the Sahara ant *Cataglyphis*, which uses polarized light for orientation. Chen’s most cited paper, “Application of a novel polarization sensor to mobile robot navigation” (2009, 31 citations), introduced a sensor that outputs an absolute azimuth angle, integrated with a fuzzy logic controller to enable robust robot navigation without reliance on GPS. She further refined this technology in “The Performance Test of a Novel Polarization Sensor for Navigation System” (2011, 5 citations), detailing the sensor’s structure and prototype, and designing a complete navigation system around it. Chen’s contributions are foundational in the emerging field of polarization-based navigation, offering a lightweight, energy-efficient alternative for autonomous systems. Her work has been instrumental in bridging biological principles with engineering applications, inspiring subsequent research in insect-inspired robotics and sensor design.