Xiao‐Yong Zhang
Central South University, Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Papers
2
Total Citations
18
H-Index
2
About
Xiao-Yong Zhang is a leading researcher in multi-robot systems and advanced manufacturing, whose work bridges the gap between theoretical robotics and practical industrial applications. His primary research focuses on cooperative path planning for multiple mobile robot systems (MMRS) in dynamic environments, where he has made significant contributions by addressing a critical, often-overlooked challenge: integrating both collision-free constraints and the kinematic constraints of real robots. This practical approach, detailed in his highly cited 2014 paper (16 citations), has provided a foundational framework for real-world multi-robot coordination. More recently, Zhang has pioneered innovative methods for robotic additive manufacturing, introducing a topology matrix-based interlocking path planning technique for fabricating thin-walled multi-rib structures (2025). This work demonstrates his ability to adapt complex robotic coordination principles to cutting-edge manufacturing challenges. With a career marked by a focus on solving tangible engineering problems, Zhang's research continues to influence both the theoretical development of swarm robotics and the practical deployment of autonomous manufacturing systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2