Chi‐Liang Chen
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About
Dr. Chi-Liang Chen has made pioneering contributions to the development and autonomous control of flapping-wing micro-aerial vehicles (MAVs), a field where bio-inspired robotics meets precision navigation. His key research areas encompass the design, fabrication, and altitude control of ornithopter-style robots, with a particular focus on vision-based navigation systems that enable stable flight without heavy sensors. His most cited work, "Altitude control of flapping-wing MAV using vision-based navigation" (2010, 14 citations), builds upon the foundational "Golden Snitch" platform developed at Tamkang University (TKU), demonstrating how onboard visual feedback can regulate altitude in these inherently unstable, lightweight airframes. This contribution is notable for addressing one of the core challenges in flapping-wing flight: achieving reliable, autonomous altitude hold without the benefit of traditional aerodynamic surfaces. Dr. Chen’s research bridges mechanical design and control theory, offering practical pathways for small, bird-like drones in surveillance and environmental monitoring. His work at TKU has helped establish a long-standing research lineage in ornithopter robotics, influencing subsequent efforts to miniaturize and stabilize bio-inspired flyers.
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- 1Altitude control of flapping-wing MAV using vision-based navigation14 citations · 2010