Papers
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Total Citations
235
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About
Xuwei Wu is a leading researcher in the field of robotic control, with a primary focus on whole-body control, shared autonomy, and human-robot interaction. Their major contributions lie in developing advanced, passivity-based control frameworks that enable redundant robots to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with guaranteed stability and safety. Wu’s seminal work on "Passive Hierarchical Impedance Control Via Energy Tanks" (53 citations) established a foundational method for executing prioritized tasks without destabilizing the system, a critical challenge in modern robotics. This work, along with subsequent studies on adaptive passivity-based multi-task tracking (24 citations) and whole-body teleoperation for aerial manipulation (25 citations), has significantly advanced the practical deployment of collaborative and aerial robots. With over 200 total citations, Wu’s research has directly influenced the design of safer, more capable robots for logistics, assistance, and manufacturing. Notably, their leadership in the euROBIN hackathon (2024) demonstrated the real-world application of heterogeneous robot teams for autonomous parcel delivery, showcasing the tangible impact of their theoretical work. Wu’s ongoing exploration of virtual elasto-plastic compliance (2025) promises to further bridge the gap between robotic and human-like adaptive behavior in dynamic environments.
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- 1Passive Hierarchical Impedance Control Via Energy Tanks53 citations · 2016
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- 7Passive Decoupled Multitask Controller for Redundant Robots20 citations · 2022
- 8Virtual elasto-plastic robot compliance to active environments10 citations · 2025
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