Papers
23
Total Citations
363
H-Index
8
About
Rui-Jun Yan is a robotics researcher whose work spans autonomous inspection systems, rehabilitation engineering, robotic manipulation, and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). He is perhaps best known for leading the development of QuicaBot, a groundbreaking quality inspection and assessment robot capable of autonomously scanning construction environments using cameras and laser scanners — a contribution that has garnered 73 citations and represents a significant step toward automating postconstruction quality control. Complementing this work, his research on transfer learning applied to building defect detection further demonstrates his commitment to integrating intelligent algorithms with robotic platforms. Beyond inspection robotics, Yan has made meaningful contributions to human-robot interaction and assistive technology, including the design of a compact six-axis force/moment sensor for humanoid robot feet (61 citations) and compliant control strategies for upper limb rehabilitation exoskeletons. His work on energy-minimizing trajectory planning for industrial manipulators (44 citations) reflects a strong grounding in classical robotics theory. Earlier contributions in 3D environment mapping and natural corner-based SLAM reveal a researcher who built his expertise methodically from foundational perception problems to sophisticated applied systems. With a cumulative citation profile exceeding 300, Yan's research consistently bridges theoretical rigor and real-world engineering impact.
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Top Papers
- 1QuicaBot: Quality Inspection and Assessment Robot73 citations · 2018
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- 7Innovations in Infrastructure Service Robots11 citations · 2016
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- 9Natural corners-based SLAM in unknown indoor environment8 citations · 2012
- 10Multi-Robot Item Delivery and Foraging: Two Sides of a Coin8 citations · 2015