Yanyan Wang

Papers

Total Citations

106

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About

Yanyan Wang is a researcher specializing in RFID-based systems and intelligent automation for library and inventory management applications. Their work sits at the intersection of robotics, radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, and smart infrastructure, with a focus on solving practical, real-world challenges in resource tracking and localization. Wang's most influential contribution, "RF-scanner: Shelf scanning with robot-assisted RFID systems" (2017), has garnered over 100 citations and represents a landmark advancement in automated library management. This work introduced a robot-assisted RFID scanning approach to address the longstanding inefficiencies of manual shelf scanning — a labor-intensive process critical for identifying misplaced books and maintaining service quality in libraries. By integrating robotics with RFID technology, Wang's system significantly reduced human workload while improving accuracy and efficiency. Building on this foundation, Wang's 2020 paper on HF RFID-based book localization via mobile scanning further extended these ideas, targeting cost-effective and scalable solutions for inventory management without requiring expensive infrastructure overhauls. Together, these works establish Wang as a thoughtful innovator tackling accessibility and efficiency challenges in information management — making their research particularly valuable to students and professionals interested in smart library systems and IoT-driven automation.