About

Jianjun Yuan is a robotics engineer and researcher whose work spans industrial robot control, space robotics, and advanced medical applications of robotic systems. His research has made significant contributions to the understanding and modeling of robot joint dynamics, most notably through his widely cited friction model for collaborative industrial robot joints, which elegantly captures the nonlinear interplay between velocity, temperature, and load torque — a foundational contribution that has garnered 37 citations and directly informed practical direct teaching methods that eliminate the need for costly force/torque sensors. Yuan's broader portfolio reflects a versatile research vision. His work on space robot trajectory planning with collision prediction (25 citations) addresses critical challenges in autonomous space operations, while his pioneering 2014 paper on laser-driven very high energy electron/photon beam radiation therapy integrated with robotic systems (24 citations) demonstrates his ambition to apply robotics at the frontier of medical physics. More recently, his research on robotic disc cutter replacement in tunnel boring machines (37 citations) highlights growing engagement with construction automation. Across external force estimation, impedance/admittance control, and parameter identification, Yuan has consistently developed practical, sensor-efficient solutions that push collaborative and industrial robotics toward greater intelligence and autonomy.

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H-Index
21
Papers
237
Total Citations
11
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
A friction model with velocity, temperature and load torque effects for collaborative industrial robot joints
37 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 42
🏛 Institutions: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Industrial Technology Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai University of Engineering Science

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