Papers
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Total Citations
526
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About
Mingfeng Wang is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work centers on continuum robots, parallel mechanisms, and advanced robotic systems for industrial maintenance and inspection. He is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking contributions to in-situ aeroengine repair — a field where his designs have fundamentally challenged the conventional, costly practice of removing jet engines from aircraft for maintenance. His most cited work (184 citations) introduced an extra-slender continuum robot capable of navigating the confined passages of an aeroengine to perform inspection and repair tasks, while subsequent research demonstrated two collaborative continuum robots manipulating flames exceeding 2000°C for thermal spray coating repairs without engine disassembly. Wang has also made significant contributions to control systems, developing a fuzzy-logic-based static feedback controller for tendon-driven continuum robots (66 citations), and has expanded into agricultural robotics with a high-precision laser weeding gimbal. His earlier work on parallel mechanisms, humanoid robots, and walking machine tools reflects the impressive breadth of his expertise. With over 490 cumulative citations, Wang's research has tangibly advanced robotics in challenging, real-world environments, making him a compelling figure for students interested in applied and industrial robotics.
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- 6LARMbot: A New Humanoid Robot with Parallel Mechanisms18 citations · 2016
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- 8How to Use 3D Printing for Feasibility Check of Mechanism Design13 citations · 2015
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