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Total Citations
257
H-Index
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About
Dr. Wujun Chen is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the frontiers of soft robotics, space manipulation, and bio-inspired design. His research focuses on developing intelligent, flexible robotic systems capable of operating in extreme environments, from orbital servicing to high-rise infrastructure maintenance. Dr. Chen’s major contributions include the design and control of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)-driven soft robots, where he has pioneered the use of reinforcement learning for precise position control and target searching—a breakthrough that enables these compliant machines to perform complex grasping and manipulation tasks. His work on space robotics is particularly impactful, with key papers on contact control for grasping non-cooperative satellites and capturing space targets with flexible manipulators, directly addressing the challenges of on-orbit servicing. With over 250 citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Chen’s influence is evident in his development of a switchable Unmanned Aerial Manipulator system for automated window cleaning, a practical application of his aerial manipulation research. His recent exploration of bio-inspired bouligand architectures for 3D-printed composites further showcases his versatility, pushing the boundaries of material science for robotic structures. Dr. Chen’s innovative integration of soft actuation, learning-based control, and multi-modal locomotion is shaping the next generation of adaptive, resilient robots.
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- 4Contact control for grasping a non-cooperative satellite by a space robot40 citations · 2020
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- 6Capturing a Space Target Using a Flexible Space Robot19 citations · 2022
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- 9Locomotion Control for a Land-Air Hexapod Robot5 citations · 2021
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