Papers
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Total Citations
537
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About
Xichuan Lin is a robotics researcher whose work spans two transformative domains: underwater robotics and human-exoskeleton systems. His early career focused on the design and engineering of spherical underwater robots, culminating in the widely cited 2012 paper on vectored water-jet-based thrusters, which has garnered 123 citations and established him as a pioneering voice in aquatic robot locomotion. His team's innovations in 3D propulsion modeling and water-jet propulsion analysis further advanced the practical viability of compact, maneuverable underwater platforms. Lin subsequently shifted focus toward powered lower-limb exoskeletons, making significant contributions to human-robot interaction and adaptive control strategies. His hierarchical interactive learning frameworks, which model motion trajectories through human demonstration and adapt to individual users, represent a notable step forward in making exoskeletons genuinely responsive to their wearers. His 2017 paper on hierarchical learning control with physical human-exoskeleton interaction has earned 72 citations, reflecting strong community recognition. Earlier work applying fuzzy-based impedance control and sensitivity amplification algorithms further demonstrated his commitment to practical, pilot-adaptive exoskeleton control. Collectively, Lin's research portfolio, spanning nearly 500 cumulative citations, reflects a career dedicated to advancing intelligent, adaptive robotic systems for both exploration and human augmentation.
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- 2Hierarchical learning control with physical human-exoskeleton interaction72 citations · 2017
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- 7Underwater experiments of a water-jet-based spherical underwater robot31 citations · 2011
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- 10Development of a spherical underwater robot24 citations · 2011