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Fuhua Han is a pioneering roboticist whose research has focused on the design and control of omnidirectional mobile robots, with a particular emphasis on active dual-wheel caster mechanisms. His major contributions lie in developing holonomic platforms capable of moving in any direction without reorientation—a critical capability for automation in narrow and constrained industrial spaces. Han’s foundational work, "Construction of an Omnidirectional Mobile Robot Platform Based on Active Dual-Wheel Caster Mechanisms and Development of a Control Simulator" (2000), has garnered 31 citations, establishing it as a key reference in the field. He also advanced control strategies for these nonlinear systems, notably through a fuzzy servo controller for rotational control (1997), which addressed the time-varying rotational angle challenges inherent in omnidirectional motion. Han’s research further explored the use of multiple active dual-wheel caster assemblies (2001) to enhance vehicle mobility for inspections and special tasks. His work has laid the groundwork for modern powered wheelchairs and agile industrial robots, demonstrating both theoretical depth and practical impact.