Zhenfeng Xue

Zhejiang University, Shanghai University

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Zhenfeng Xue is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on the design, optimization, and intelligent control of robotic systems, with particular emphasis on underwater wall-climbing robots and robotic arm trajectory planning. His most notable contribution is the invention of a novel swirling sucker for underwater wall-climbing robots, detailed in his highly cited 2018 paper (24 citations). In this work, he proposed an innovative centrifugal impeller blade structure and systematically optimized its design parameters to maximize suction force, enabling robots to autonomously inspect concrete structures in challenging underwater environments. This breakthrough addresses a critical need for non-destructive testing and maintenance of marine infrastructure. More recently, Xue has advanced the field of robotic manipulation by developing a dynamic cooperative optimization algorithm integrated with differential evolution for robotic arm trajectory planning (2025). His algorithm tackles the persistent problem of local optima in complex, high-dimensional search spaces, promising to significantly improve operational efficiency and success rates in automated manufacturing and assembly. Through these contributions, Xue demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging mechanical design innovation with intelligent control strategies, establishing himself as an emerging leader in practical robotics solutions.