Xinchun Li

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong Institute of Automation

Papers

Total Citations

170

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About

Xinchun Li is a leading researcher in nonlinear control theory, with a primary focus on the control of nonholonomic systems and intelligent robotic manipulation. His most influential work, "A computed torque controller for uncertain robotic manipulator systems: Fuzzy approach" (2005), has garnered 164 citations, establishing a robust framework for handling parameter uncertainties in robotic arms through fuzzy logic integration. Li made foundational contributions to the stabilization of nonholonomic chained systems, a class of systems that includes wheeled mobile robots and car-trailer configurations. In his 2005 paper on smooth time-varying regulation, he introduced a Lyapunov-based control law that achieves both asymptotic and exponential stabilization—a significant theoretical advance over earlier discontinuous or hybrid approaches. This work, along with his subsequent application to time-varying exponential stabilization of mobile robots, demonstrates his ability to bridge rigorous mathematical analysis with practical robotic platforms. Li’s research is particularly valued for addressing the fundamental Brockett obstruction in nonholonomic control, offering smooth, implementable solutions for real-world autonomous vehicles and mobile manipulators.