Xiaobin Zhang

University of California, Riverside

Papers

2

Total Citations

3

H-Index

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About

Xiaobin Zhang is an emerging researcher working at the intersection of robotics, control systems, and machine learning, with a particular focus on developing intelligent frameworks for complex mechanical systems. Zhang's work spans two compelling domains: assistive medical robotics and autonomous mobile robot navigation. In the area of rehabilitation robotics, Zhang has contributed innovative approaches to solving the challenging kinematics of parallel robotic mechanisms. Their 2025 work on a five-degree-of-freedom orthotic parallel robot introduces learning-based methods to estimate forward kinematics, offering promising applications for patients suffering from cervical spondylosis — a contribution that bridges advanced mechanical design with patient-centered assistive technology. Complementing this, Zhang has also advanced the field of autonomous navigation by developing a Koopman Operator-based Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) framework, addressing critical real-world challenges such as ground friction variability and sensor noise that can compromise traditional control approaches. Though early in their publication career, Zhang's research has already begun attracting scholarly attention, accumulating citations across both works published in 2025. Their interdisciplinary approach — combining analytical mechanics, data-driven learning, and robust control theory — positions them as a researcher to watch in the coming years.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Learning-Based Estimation of Forward Kinematics for an Orthotic Parallel Robotic Mechanism
2 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: University of California, Riverside

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