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Xin Zan is a pioneering researcher in wireless power transfer (WPT) for lightweight, agile robotic systems. His work focuses on enabling untethered operation for small-scale unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and robots through high-frequency electromagnetic solutions. Zan’s landmark 2020 paper, “100 MHz Wireless Power Transfer for Lightweight UAVs and Agile Robots,” demonstrated that operating at very-high-frequency (VHF) with segmented air-core coils can achieve efficient power delivery over longer distances while tolerating misalignment—a critical challenge for dynamic, weight-constrained platforms. This work has garnered 11 citations, establishing a foundation for next-generation autonomous systems. By addressing the trade-offs between power, weight, and range, Zan’s contributions directly impact the design of drones and robots that can operate continuously without bulky batteries. His research bridges high-frequency engineering and robotics, offering practical pathways for industrial inspection, search-and-rescue, and environmental monitoring. Zan’s innovative approach to coil segmentation and VHF operation marks him as a key figure in advancing wireless energy autonomy for mobile machines.
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- 1100 MHz Wireless Power Transfer for Lightweight UAVs and Agile Robots11 citations · 2020