Tan Wen

Singapore University of Technology and Design

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Tan Wen is a robotics researcher specializing in climbing and inspection robots for vertical and curved surfaces. His work focuses on developing modular, adhesion-based robotic platforms that can navigate challenging environments, such as building facades and industrial structures. Wen’s most-cited paper, "Design and modelling of a modular window cleaning robot" (2019, 72 citations), presents a novel approach to automated cleaning, combining vacuum adhesion with steerable locomotion for efficient operation on flat surfaces. He further advanced this field with the introduction of *Ibex*, a wheel-based vertical propagation robot for inspecting both flat and curved surfaces (2020, 15 citations), featuring a unique suction module design that enhances stability and maneuverability. His more recent work, "Design and validation of a 3D printed vertical climbing robot for curved surface" (2022, 4 citations), explores additive manufacturing to create lightweight, customizable climbing robots, pushing the boundaries of rapid prototyping in robotics. Wen’s contributions have practical implications for maintenance, safety, and automation in construction and infrastructure sectors, with his research collectively cited over 90 times, reflecting its growing relevance in the field of field robotics.