Zixing Wang

Purdue University West Lafayette

Papers

2

Total Citations

11

H-Index

2

About

Zixing Wang is pioneering the emerging field of heterogeneous robotic manipulation, where robots must simultaneously handle both rigid and deformable objects—a challenge far beyond traditional homogeneous setups. Their key research focuses on developing learning-based frameworks that enable robots to manipulate rigid objects using deformable linear objects (DLOs) like ropes and cables, with applications in complex transportation tasks. Wang’s most notable contribution is the **DeRi-Bot** system (2023, 7 citations), which introduced a collaborative approach to rigid-deformable object manipulation, addressing a critical gap in robotics research. Building on this, the **DeRi-IGP** framework (2025, 4 citations) advanced the field by enabling iterative grasp-pull actions, significantly expanding robot operational space and improving generalization across diverse tasks. Despite their recent entry into the field, Wang’s work has already garnered attention for tackling a previously underexplored problem, offering practical solutions for real-world scenarios like logistics and assembly. Their research stands out for its innovative fusion of rigid and deformable manipulation, promising to redefine how robots interact with complex, mixed-material environments.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
11
Total Citations
6
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
DeRi-Bot: Learning to Collaboratively Manipulate Rigid Objects via Deformable Objects
7 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 1
🏛 Institutions: Purdue University West Lafayette

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