Xinglong Zhu
Papers
8
Total Citations
107
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6
About
Xinglong Zhu is a pioneering roboticist whose research focuses on the design, control, and autonomous navigation of inspection robots for extra-high voltage (EHV) power transmission lines. His major contributions center on solving the fundamental challenges of robot locomotion on overhead ground wires (OGWs), which display a catenary shape and cause body tilt during operation. Zhu developed innovative dual-arm and single-arm running control methods using obliquitous sensors to maintain stability on slopes, and introduced a centroid adjustment mechanism for autonomous obstacle negotiation—allowing one arm to grip while the other maneuvers past obstacles. His work on a fast underwater calibration method based on vanishing point optimization of orthogonal parallel lines (2021, 28 citations) demonstrates versatility beyond power line inspection. With his most cited paper, "Dual Arms Running Control Method of Inspection Robot Based on Obliquitous Sensor" (2006, 29 citations), Zhu has laid critical groundwork for reliable, autonomous inspection of critical infrastructure. His research has directly influenced the development of safer, more efficient methods for checking transmission line equipment, reducing human risk and operational downtime.
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- 3A Novel Running and Gripping Mechanism Design Based on Centroid Adjustment18 citations · 2006
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