Papers
33
Total Citations
795
H-Index
14
About
Sen Qian is a prominent robotics researcher whose work centers on cable-driven parallel robots (CDPRs), surgical robotics, and advanced robotic mechanisms. He has made substantial contributions to the theoretical and practical development of CDPRs, authoring a highly influential 2018 review paper that has garnered 240 citations and serves as a foundational reference for the field. His research spans critical challenges in robotics, including kinematic calibration, trajectory planning, uncertainty analysis, and workspace optimization — addressing real-world limitations that have historically constrained robotic system deployment. Qian's applied contributions are equally notable. He has pioneered the integration of CDPRs into large-scale 3D printing and multi-crane cooperative systems, demonstrating the technology's versatility across construction and manufacturing contexts. His more recent work extends into medical robotics, including the design of a flexible robotic laparoscope and a backdrivable surgical manipulator with sophisticated force-sensing and hysteresis compensation capabilities, reflecting a growing focus on precision healthcare applications. His work on underactuated robotic hands further highlights his breadth across robotic design. With over 600 cumulative citations, Qian's research has meaningfully shaped modern understanding of cable-driven systems and their expanding role in both industrial and clinical environments.
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Top Papers
- 1A Review on Cable-driven Parallel Robots240 citations · 2018
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- 3Kinematic Calibration of a Cable-Driven Parallel Robot for 3D Printing56 citations · 2018
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