Papers
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Total Citations
172
H-Index
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About
Zhenyu Gan is a robotics researcher whose work bridges biomechanics, locomotion dynamics, and wearable robotics, with particular expertise in legged robot design and control. His most influential contribution, "All Common Bipedal Gaits Emerge from a Single Passive Model" (2018, 55 citations), demonstrated that the full spectrum of human-like walking and running patterns can arise naturally from a spring-leg mechanical system, offering a unifying theoretical framework for understanding bipedal locomotion. Building on this foundation, Gan extended his passive dynamics approach to quadrupedal systems, exploring dynamic similarities between bipeds and quadrupeds and investigating energy-optimal asymmetrical gaits such as bounding and galloping. His work on elastic actuation systematically compared parallel and series elastic configurations for hopping robots, informing practical actuator design choices. Beyond legged locomotion, Gan has made notable contributions to rehabilitation robotics, developing hydraulic power-routing devices that enable novel self-assist therapies for impaired users. His more recent research applies template-anchor frameworks and iterative learning control to achieve reliable, real-world performance in robotic systems. Collectively accumulating over 170 citations, Gan's body of work spans fundamental locomotion theory and translational engineering, making him a valuable voice at the intersection of biomechanically inspired design and practical robot control.
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Top Papers
- 1All common bipedal gaits emerge from a single passive model55 citations · 2018
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- 4Toward Controllable Hydraulic Coupling of Joints in a Wearable Robot21 citations · 2018
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- 9Energy-Optimal Asymmetrical Gait Selection for Quadrupedal Robots4 citations · 2024
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