Papers
28
Total Citations
323
H-Index
12
About
Kui Sun is a robotics researcher whose work spans advanced robotic control, kinematic calibration, and the emerging field of inflatable robotic systems. His early contributions focused on flexible joint robots and impedance control, with notable work on DSP/FPGA-based controller architectures and Cartesian impedance control for torque-based manipulators, laying important foundations for compliant robotic manipulation. His research on optimal measurement configurations for kinematic calibration (30 citations) and dynamic surface control-backstepping impedance methods further cemented his reputation in precision robot control. Sun's career has increasingly centered on inflatable robotic arms (IRAs), a specialized subdomain of soft robotics with significant potential for sensitive environments such as disaster rescue and archaeological exploration. His 2023 publication presenting a remarkable 10.1-meter-long, 843-gram IRA exemplifies this trajectory, accumulating 22 citations rapidly. Complementing this, his enhanced static modeling of pneumatic artificial muscles and hybrid adaptive disturbance rejection control for IRAs demonstrate a comprehensive approach to soft robotic actuation and control. With over 200 cumulative citations across a decade of research, Sun has made meaningful contributions bridging traditional rigid robotics and next-generation compliant systems, offering valuable insights for researchers working at the intersection of control theory and novel robotic architectures.
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Top Papers
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- 3Design, modeling and characterization of a joint for inflatable robotic arms26 citations · 2019
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- 5Hybrid adaptive disturbance rejection control for inflatable robotic arms18 citations · 2021
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- 7Trajectory Modified in Joint Space for Vibration Suppression of Manipulator16 citations · 2018
- 8Enhanced static modeling of commercial pneumatic artificial muscles15 citations · 2020
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