Xuanxia Fan

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Xuanxia Fan is a leading researcher in the field of bionic robotics, with a primary focus on the fault-tolerant locomotion and kinematic simulation of hexapod robots. Her work is driven by the critical need for reliable robotic systems in hazardous environments, such as earthquake rescue and nuclear disaster relief, where component failure is a persistent risk. Fan’s major contribution is the development of a fault-tolerant tripod gait for hexapod robots, a pioneering approach that enables stable movement even when a leg is disabled. This work, published in 2020, has garnered 35 citations, underscoring its significance in the robotics community. She has further extended this research by modeling and verifying fault-tolerant gaits on sloped terrains, ensuring robots can operate in complex, real-world conditions. Additionally, Fan has advanced the field through co-simulation techniques using ADAMS and MATLAB, allowing for detailed kinematic analysis of straight, turning, and stair-climbing motions. Her achievements provide a foundational framework for designing more resilient and adaptable legged robots, directly impacting the future of autonomous rescue and exploration missions.