Papers
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Total Citations
358
H-Index
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About
Wenxia Xu is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive technology, human-robot interaction, and intelligent control systems. Specializing in rehabilitation and mobility-aid robotics, Xu has made significant contributions to the development of exoskeletons and walking-aid robots designed to support elderly and disabled individuals. Her most influential work, "Control of Upper-Limb Power-Assist Exoskeleton Using a Human-Robot Interface Based on Motion Intention Recognition" (2015, 184 citations), introduced a novel intention-guided control strategy leveraging force-sensing resistors to enable intuitive, responsive exoskeleton operation — a landmark contribution to the field of assistive robotics. Xu has consistently advanced the state of human motion intent estimation through multi-sensor fusion approaches, combining laser range finders, force sensors, and wearable devices to enable safer, more natural robot-assisted locomotion. Her pioneering application of reinforcement learning to shared control frameworks for walking-aid robots demonstrates a commitment to adaptive, user-centered design. Beyond hardware, Xu has addressed complex challenges such as coordinated upper-lower limb motion modeling and sit-to-stand transfer assistance. With a body of work spanning over a decade, her research has meaningfully shaped how intelligent assistive robots perceive, interpret, and respond to human movement.
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- 4Intelligent mobile walking-aids: perception, control and safety20 citations · 2019
- 5A Novel Coordinated Motion Fusion-Based Walking-Aid Robot System17 citations · 2018
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