Huosheng Hu

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Huosheng Hu is a prolific robotics and intelligent systems researcher whose work spans human-robot interaction, autonomous mobile robots, bio-inspired robotics, and assistive technologies. Perhaps his most influential contribution is his landmark 2007 survey on myoelectric control systems, which has amassed over 1,200 citations and remains a foundational reference for researchers developing prosthetic and rehabilitation devices controlled through muscle signals. His work on bio-inspired robotics, particularly his research translating carangiform fish locomotion into multi-joint robotic fish designs, has garnered over 300 citations and helped establish a vibrant subfield of aquatic robotics. Hu has also made significant strides in mobile service robotics, developing multisensor-based human detection and tracking systems and receding horizon control approaches for wheeled robots, each exceeding 250 citations. His 2007 work on hands-free intelligent wheelchair control through head gesture recognition exemplifies his enduring commitment to assistive technology. More recently, his survey on robot learning from demonstration and contributions to hybrid path planning in dynamic environments reflect his adaptability to emerging challenges. Collectively, Hu's research portfolio demonstrates a rare breadth of impact, bridging theoretical control frameworks with deeply practical, human-centered applications.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Myoelectric control systems—A survey

   1,238 citations · 2007
2. 2
   Biological inspiration: From carangiform fish to multi-joint robotic fish

   310 citations · 2010
3. 3
   Multisensor-Based Human Detection and Tracking for Mobile Service Robots

   309 citations · 2008
4. 4
   Receding horizon tracking control of wheeled mobile robots

   254 citations · 2006
5. 5
   Robot Learning from Demonstration in Robotic Assembly: A Survey

   251 citations · 2018
6. 6
   Hybrid Path Planning Based on Safe A* Algorithm and Adaptive Window Approach for Mobile Robot in Large-Scale Dynamic Environment

   226 citations · 2020
7. 7
   Head gesture recognition for hands‐free control of an intelligent wheelchair

   225 citations · 2007
8. 8
   Neural predictive control for a car-like mobile robot

   149 citations · 2002
9. 9
   Design of 3D Swim Patterns for Autonomous Robotic Fish

   126 citations · 2006
10. 10
    Internet‐based robotic systems for teleoperation

    118 citations · 2001

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