Papers
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Total Citations
187
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About
Zhen Shen is a prolific researcher whose work spans additive manufacturing, robotics, autonomous systems, and 3D computer vision — fields sitting at the heart of modern intelligent manufacturing and Industry 4.0. His most-cited contribution, "3D Printing in Materials Manufacturing Industry: A Realm of Industry 4.0" (2023, 54 citations), establishes him as a prominent voice in synthesizing advances in additive manufacturing technologies, while his work on robot-assisted 3D printing via the Stewart Platform (26 citations) pushes the boundaries of multi-axis printing freedom and structural optimization. Shen has also made meaningful contributions to 3D computer vision, developing innovative point cloud reconstruction and completion methods — including 3D-RVP and PCUNet — that find applications in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and augmented reality. His research extends further into autonomous maritime navigation, multi-robot path planning, and motor control for industrial systems, reflecting a uniquely broad yet cohesive research vision. With over 180 cumulative citations and contributions spanning bioprinting horizons through a 2024 review of 3D and 4D bioprinting, Shen continues to shape the intersection of intelligent automation, manufacturing innovation, and emerging digital technologies.
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Top Papers
- 13D printing in materials manufacturing industry: A realm of Industry 4.054 citations · 2023
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- 6Multi-robot Path Planning and Trajectory Smoothing13 citations · 2020
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- 9Path Planning of Mobile Robot Based on an Improved Genetic Algorithm10 citations · 2022