Mengxuan Yan

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Mengxuan Yan is a researcher in mechanical design and robotics, with a primary focus on arboricultural automation and specialized actuation systems. Yan’s work centers on the development of tree-climbing and pruning robots, addressing a critical need in forestry production to replace manual labor with automated machinery. A key contribution is the dynamic analysis of the planetary roller lead screw within these robots, calculating the stiffness of mechanical joints to ensure precise and reliable lifting of sawing modules. This foundational work is detailed in their 2021 paper, which has garnered 6 citations. Yan further advanced the field with a comprehensive structure design for a surrounding tree-climbing and pruning robot, published in the same year and cited 4 times. This design directly targets the automation of pruning tasks, a vital process for tree growth and lumber quality. By integrating planetary roller screw mechanisms into robotic systems, Yan has made notable strides in improving the precision and stability of automated forestry equipment. Their research provides a practical pathway toward reducing manual labor in challenging environments, demonstrating a clear impact on the future of forestry robotics and mechanical automation.