Papers
6
Total Citations
192
H-Index
6
About
Xiangdong Meng is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the cutting edge of aerial manipulation, a field that merges rotorcraft unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with robotic manipulator arms to create versatile flying robots capable of physical interaction with their environment. Since at least 2016, Meng has made sustained contributions to the design, modeling, and control of these complex systems, addressing fundamental challenges such as the dynamic coupling between rotorcraft and manipulator, center-of-mass shifts during operation, and precise contact force regulation. His most influential work, a 2019 survey on aerial manipulators accumulating over 100 citations, established a comprehensive reference point for the field and signals his role as a synthesizer and authority within the community. Beyond theoretical frameworks, Meng has demonstrated a strong applied focus, developing systems for real-world scenarios including industrial emergency response — such as pressing hazard switches during leakage accidents — and glass curtain wall inspection, addressing genuine safety and efficiency challenges. His 2018 contact force control study, with 40 citations, further underscores his expertise in enabling UAVs to perform delicate physical tasks. Collectively, his research has helped transform aerial robots from passive observers into active, dexterous agents.
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Top Papers
- 1Survey on Aerial Manipulator: System, Modeling, and Control102 citations · 2019
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- 3Design and implementation of rotor aerial manipulator system16 citations · 2016
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