Jianwei Zhang
Universität Hamburg, Chinese Academy of Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Hamburg Institut (Germany), Bielefeld University, University of Bonn, Hamburg University of Technology, Beihang University, North University of China, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty (United Kingdom), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Center for Information Technology, HAW Hamburg
Papers
284
Total Citations
5,271
H-Index
37
About
Jianwei Zhang is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans bio-inspired locomotion, robotic manipulation, human-robot interaction, and intelligent control systems. Best known for his highly cited 2013 survey on central pattern generator (CPG)-inspired control models (297 citations), Zhang has made foundational contributions to understanding how biological neural networks can inform autonomous robot movement. His 2011 work on the AmphiRobot-II (175 citations) exemplifies his talent for translating natural locomotion principles into versatile robotic platforms capable of multimodal motion across environments. Zhang's research has evolved alongside artificial intelligence, culminating in pioneering studies on deep learning-based teleoperation of dexterous hands, LLM-driven robotic manipulation through RobotGPT (87 citations), and robust motion planning via the MoveIt! Task Constructor framework (123 citations). His investigations into lower limb exoskeletons (127 citations) and tactile-feedback grasping control further demonstrate his commitment to human-centered robotics and assistive technologies. With a body of work exceeding 1,100 citations across his top papers alone, Zhang has built a legacy bridging biological inspiration, computational intelligence, and practical robotic engineering — making him an essential reference for students and researchers navigating modern robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A Survey on CPG-Inspired Control Models and System Implementation297 citations · 2013
- 2On a Bio-inspired Amphibious Robot Capable of Multimodal Motion175 citations · 2011
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- 4MoveIt! Task Constructor for Task-Level Motion Planning123 citations · 2019
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- 6Manipulation task simulation using ROS and Gazebo91 citations · 2014
- 7Active Sensor Planning for Multiview Vision Tasks88 citations · 2008
- 8RobotGPT: Robot Manipulation Learning From ChatGPT87 citations · 2024
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