Ruochen An

Kagawa University

Papers

9

Total Citations

113

H-Index

3

About

Ruochen An is a robotics researcher specializing in underwater and amphibious robotic systems, with a particular focus on bio-inspired design, multi-robot collaboration, and autonomous motion control. His work has made significant contributions to the development of spherical underwater robots and amphibious systems capable of operating in challenging, confined, or turbid aquatic environments where conventional platforms fall short. Among his most impactful contributions are studies on acoustic-based communication and cooperation for miniature underwater robots (39 citations) and formation strategies for turtle-inspired amphibious spherical robots using electric field communication (38 citations), demonstrating his expertise in enabling coordinated swarm behavior among small robotic platforms. His pioneering "father-son" robot framework — in which a larger carrier robot deploys smaller bio-inspired microrobots for target acquisition and identification — has opened new directions for shallow-sea exploration and sampling tasks, accumulating 20 citations since 2021. An's broader portfolio addresses motion stability, hydrodynamic analysis, fuzzy-logic-based 3D motion planning, and variable-radius turning locomotion, collectively advancing the maneuverability and real-world deployability of compact underwater systems. With research output spanning 2019 to 2022 and a growing citation record, Ruochen An represents an emerging voice in marine robotics engineering.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
9
Papers
113
Total Citations
13
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Communication and Cooperation for Spherical Underwater Robots by Using Acoustic Transmission
39 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: Kagawa University

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