Heping
Chen
Michigan State
University, USA
· Ph.D.
(2004), Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Dissertation:
“A General Framework for Automated CAD-guided Optimal Tool Planning in Surface
Manufacturing”
Nanyang Technological University,
Singapore
· Master
of Engineering (1999), School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Thesis:
“Robust Impedance Control of Robot Manipulators”
Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Thesis: “Microprocessor Control for a Highly Accurate
Gyroscope”
Research Interests
Awards and Honors
1.
Best
Paper Award, IEEE Trans. on Autom. Sci. and Eng. for “CAD Guided Automated Nano-Assembly Using Atomic Force
Microscopy” (2007).
2.
The
Most Outstanding Graduate Student Award，Michigan
State University, 2004.
3. Teaching Award of Honor, Texas State University, 2020.
4.
Named as Alpha
Chi Favorite Professor in 2024.
5.
The
Presidential Faculty Development Leave Award from Texas State University, 2018.
6.
Named by 6
students (Ryan Hamilton in 2015, Abdel-Muti Zabalawi
in 2015, Bryce Davis in 2012, Benjamin Olson in
2011, Alejandro Herrera in 2011, Jonathan
Albert Lightfield in 2011) as a person at Texas State University who
made contributions to their academic career.
7.
Named as Alpha
Chi Favorite Professor in 2015.
8.
Best Paper Award, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER
Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst.
for “Robotic Welding Parameter
Optimization Based on Weld Quality Evaluation”
(2016).
9.
Best Paper Award, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER
Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst.
for “A high-accuracy 3D projection
system for fastener assembly” (2015).
10.
Best Paper Award Finalist, IEEE
Conf. on Ind. Electron. and Appl. (ICIEA 2014) for “Modeling Complex Robotic
Assembly Process Using Gaussian Process Regression” (2014).
11. Best Paper Award, IEEE
Int. Conf. on Inf. and Autom. for “Human-Like Indoor Navigation for Autonomous
Industrial Mobile Manipulator” (2012).
12. Best Paper Award, IEEE
Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell.
Syst. for “A Bat-like Switched Flying
and Adhesive Robot” (2012).
13. Highly
Commended Award, Int. J. of Ind.
Robots for “Modeling and analysis of robotic wheel loading process in
trim-and-final assembly” (2012).
14. Best Paper Award Finalist, IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics
and Biomimetics for “Dynamic Wafer Handling
Process in Semiconductor Manufacturing” (2011).
15. Best Paper Award Finalist, IEEE Conf. on Ind. Electron. and Appl. (ICIEA 2011) for “Robust Compliant Assembly Automation Using an Industrial
Robot”(2011).
16. Highly Commended Award, Int.
J. of Ind. Robots for “Automated Robot Programming Based on Sensor Fusion”
(2007).
17. Highly Commended Award, Int.
J. of Ind. Robots for “CAD Based Automated Robot Trajectory Planning for Spray
Painting of Free Form Surfaces” (2002).
18. The Outstanding Reviewer Award from
Assembly Automation (Journal), 2009.
19. Quality Salute Award from
ABB Inc., 2006.
20. Invited
to the Siemens Post-Doctoral Workshop on Technology, Innovation &
Entrepreneurship, Berkeley, CA 2005.
21. Scholarship
from the International Conference in Numerical Methods in Industrial Forming
Processes, 2003.
Patents
and Patent Applications
[1]
US Patent, US 10,228,680 B2，Autonomous Performance Optimization Robotic Assembly
Processes. With H. Cheng. 2019.
[2] US patent US9333654 B2, Robot Parts Assembly on a Workpiece Moving on
an Assembly Line, with T. Fuhlbrigge and G. Zhang. 2016.
[3]
US patent US9132551 B2, Teleoperated Industrial Robot, with B. Zhang, H.
Staab, J. Wang and G. Zhang. 2015.
[4]
US patent US9079308 B2, Robotic
Picking of Parts From a Bin, C. Martinez，T. Fuhlbrigge，W. Eakins，G. Rossano and
S. West. 2015.
[5] US patent: US
8,606,398, Compliant End of Arm Tooling for a Robot. With W. Eakins, T. C. Martinez and T. Fuhlbrigge. Priority
date: Aug 29, 2008. Publication date: Dec 10, 2013.
[6] US patent：US 7,297,946,
Automated Nanoassembly. With N. Xi and G. Li,
Priority date: Aug 16, 2004. Publication date: Nov. 20, 2007.
[7] US patent：US 7,111,783,
Automated Dimensional Inspection, With N. Xi and Q. Shi, Priority date: Jun 25,
2004. Publication date: Sep. 26, 2006.
[8]
一种智能机器人的图像绘制方法及系统, 发明专利,
201610415232.2, 2016
[9]
一种智能画像机器人(发明),
发明专利,
201611199568.6, 2016
[10] 一种智能画像机器人（实用新型）,
实用新型,
201621424112.0, 2016
[11] 一种基于视觉引导的双臂机器人装配方法及系统,
发明专利,
201710166357.0, 2017
[12] 一种涨轴式空心轴夹具,
实用新型,
201720516831.3, 2017
[13] 一种高速传动机械手,
实用新型,
201720538111.7, 2017
[14] 基于智能机器人自反馈速度控制的工件去毛刺系统及方法,
发明专利,
201711001688.5, 2017
[15] 一种多机器人协作分拣方法、系统及装置,
发明专利,
201711237810.9, 2017
[16] 一种分级多目视觉定位方法、系统及装置,
发明专利,
201711237778.4, 2017
[17] 一种基于船体模型的水下清洗机器人路径规划方法及系统,
发明专利,
201711240097.3, 2017
[18] 一种裂缝缺陷检测系统及其实现方法,
发明专利,
201711276677.8, 2017
[19] 一种螺栓检测系统及其实现方法,
发明专利,
201711307933.5, 2017
[20] 一种核岛厂房清水混凝土墙面自动修复系统及其实现方法,
发明专利,
201711315836.0, 2017
[21] 一种视觉检测系统及方法,
发明专利,
201711469095.1, 2017
[22] 一种核电厂BONNA管道检测系统及方法,
发明专利,
201711476036.7, 2017
[23] 一种基于视觉检测的机器人打磨方法及系统,
发明专利,
201711470467.2, 2017
[24] 核反应堆安全壳钢内衬空鼓自动检测系统及方法,
发明专利,
201810039665.1, 2018
[25] 一种电厂管道检测机器人（同名有2个）,
实用新型,
201820075437.5, 2018
[26] 一种四绳驱动机器人,
实用新型,
201820075126.9, 2018
[27] 一种电厂管道检测机器人（同名有2个）,
实用新型,
201820145529.6, 2018
[28] 一种面向海洋附着物的水下清洗机器人系统,
发明专利,
201810445027.X, 2018
[29] 一种面向海洋附着物的水下清洗机器人系统,
实用新型,
201820698717.1, 2018
[30] 基于自主学习的机器人自动编程方法及系统,
发明专利,
201810441247.5, 2018
[31] 一种鞋底自动打磨设备,
实用新型,
201820849747.8, 2018
[32] 一种鞋底自动打磨机器,
发明专利,
201810562229.2, 2018
[33] 一种控制机器人画像的方法及系统,
发明专利,
201810778689.9, 2018
[34] 机器人直线路径的规划方法及系统,
发明专利,
201810871637.6, 2018
[35] 画像机器人,
外观专利,
201830426269.5, 2018
[36] 一种基于OPC
UA的信息集成系统及方法,
发明专利,
201811024091.7, 2018
[37] 一种基于OPC
UA的信息集成系统,
实用新型,
201821450782.9, 2018
[38] 管道焊缝打磨机,
实用新型,
201821744246.X, 2018
[39] 一种纹理缺陷检测方法、系统、装置和存储介质,
发明专利,
201910158924.7, 2019
[40] 一种柔性浮动机构,
实用新型,
201920397174.4, 2019
[41] 一种内孔侧壁表面缺陷采集装置、检测系统及方法,
发明专利,
201911083505.8, 2019
[42] 一种内孔侧壁表面缺陷采集装置及检测系统,
实用新型,
201921919136.7, 2019
[43] 一种控制管道打磨机器人的系统及方法,
发明专利,
202010105035.7, 2020
[44] 一种控制管道打磨机器人的系统,
实用新型,
202020192669.6, 2020
[45] 一种管道内爬行机器人,
实用新型,
202020196784.0, 2020
[46] 一种基于3D视觉的机器人抓取方法、系统、装置及介质,
发明专利,
202110944712.9
[47] 全向移动平台误差自校准方法、系统、装置及存储介质 , 发明专利,
202111245216.0
[48] 划线机器人,
发明专利,
2023234405547
[49] 一种避障路径确定方法、避障方法、装置及存储介质,
发明专利,
202110940911.2
[50] 机器人的控制方法及系统,
发明专利,
202210949473.0
[51] 一种仿生关节控制系统、方法、装置及存储介质,
发明专利,
202210909050.6
[52] 一种基于二进制条纹的镜面缺陷检测方法、设备及介质 , 发明专利,
2022111625044
[53] 镜面及类镜面物体缺陷检测方法、系统、装置及存储介质,
发明专利,
2023109396484
[54] 一种输液过滤器的缺陷检测方法及系统,
发明专利,
2023110429830
[55] 基于语义理解的随机轨迹生成方法、装置、设备及介质 , 发明专利,
2023114140961
[56] 出胶速度控制方法、系统、装置及存储介质,
发明专利,
2023114799663
[57] 划线机器人、划线机器人系统及划线方法,
发明专利,
2023117358272
[58] 一种智能点胶机的控制方法、系统、装置和介质,
发明专利,
2024102793459
[59] 一种点胶装置及生产线,
发明专利,
2024204728125
[60] 一种管道形变检测方法、系统、设备及介质,
发明专利,
2024108614310
[61] 一种点屏装置,
发明专利,
202421579090X
[62] 一种钢板安装方法、系统、装置及存储介质,
发明专利,
202410989020X
[63] 一种基于动态自适应阈值的铭牌文本检测方法和系统,
发明专利,
202411106071X
[64] 一种应用于喷涂机器人的工件喷涂方法、装置及存储介质,
发明专利,
2024113861002
Professional Activities/Membership
·
IEEE Senior member,
IEEE member, 2000-now
·
ASME member, 2005-2006
·
Sigma Xi member,
2006-2007
·
Regular reviewer of
RGC, Hong Kong.
·
Associate Editor, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2021-Current.
·
General
Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom.,
Control and Intell. Syst., 2024.
·
Program
Co-chair, World Robot Conference, 2023.
·
General
Co-Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2022.
·
General
Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom.,
Control and Intell. Syst., 2021.
·
Program
Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom.,
Control and Intell. Syst., 2020.
·
General
Co-Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2019.
·
General
Co-Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2018.
·
Program
Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom.,
Control and Intell. Syst., 2017.
·
Program
Co-Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on Robot. and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2015.
·
Program
Co-Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2014.
·
Travel
Award Chair, the IEEE Int. Conf. on Robot. and Autom., 2014.
·
Technical Program
Committee Chair (Mechatronics), the 7th IEEE
Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2014).
·
Exhibition Chair, the
IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE), 2013.
·
Associate
Editor, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2013.
·
Technical Program
Committee Chair (Mechatronics), the 7th IEEE
Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2012).
·
Industrial Session
Chair, the IEEE
International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, 2011.
·
Session
Chair, the 6th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and
Applications (ICIEA 2011).
·
Session Chair, IEEE
International Conf. on Robotics and Automation, 2011
·
Associate Editor, IEEE
Intl. Conf. on Automation Science and Engineering, 2011
·
Workshop Chair, IEEE
Intl. Conf. on Automation Science and Engineering, 2010
·
Session Chair, IEEE
Intl. Conf. on Automation Science and Engineering, 2010
·
Session Chair, IEEE
Intl. Conf. on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2009
·
Associate
Editor, IEEE Intl. Conf. on Intelligent
Robots and Systems, 2009
·
Special
session Chair, IEEE Intl. Conf. on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2009
·
Coordinate
ABB external exhibition/show to promote ABB technology to customers.
·
ABB
invention/patent Review Manager, 2008-2010
·
Organized
the Moving Line Assembly technology demonstration at ABB Technology Days in
Auburn Hills, Michigan, to ABB customers, integrators, and employees, 2009.
·
Exhibition
Chair, IEEE Intl. Conf. on Automation Science and Engineering, 2008
·
Involved
in the ABB Paint Programming and Simulation Workshop, Norway, 2008
·
Chair
R&D cooperation meetings among different research centers, such as ABB
Norway, ABB India, ABB China and ABB USA, 2007-2010.
·
Involved
in the ABB RobotStudio PowerPac
Strategic Planning Seminar, China, 2008
·
Business
case development with ABB Robotics Divisions, 2007-2010
·
Regular
reviewer of international Journal and conference papers, 2000-now
·
Develop and
teach two courses
o
IMSE7150 Frontiers In
Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering A--Intelligent Robotics In
Logistics and Manufacturing Automation
o
IMSE7151 Frontiers In
Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering A-Sensors and
Big Data In Manufacturing and Logistics
·
Develop the
robotics laboratory
·
Develop
proposals for industrial applications
·
Advise graduate
students
· Developed
the following courses:
MFGE5326
Advanced Robotics
MFGE4376 Control
Systems and Instrumentation
MFGE4399C
Introduction to Industrial Robotics
MFGE4395
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
· Developed
the following teaching laboratories:
MFGE4176
Control, Automation and Robotics Laboratory
MFGE4376 Control
Systems and Instrumentation laboratory
MFGE4396 Computer
Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory
MFGE4357 Dynamics
of Machinery Laboratory
· Taught
the following courses:
MFGE5326
Advanced Robotics
MFGE4357
Dynamics of Machinery
MFGE4376 Control
Systems and Instrumentation
MFGE4176
Control, Automation and Robotics Laboratory
MFGE4365 Tool
Design
MFGE4399C
Introduction to Industrial Robotics
MFGE4395
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
ENGR2300
Materials Engineering
· Hub
Director of the Best Robotics Competition (high and middle school students)
· Chair
of the Advisory Board and major committee member in developing a new program of
Mechanical Engineering in the Ingram School of Engineering.
· Committee
member in developing a new mechanical engineering concentration in the Ingram
School of Engineering.
· Major
committee member in developing the Master program in the Ingram School of
Engineering.
· Participated
in activities related to recruiting undergraduate students.
· Involved
in ABET accreditation of the engineering programs.
·
Mentor/Mentored
undergraduate/graduate students including minority students.
·
Mentored
PostDoc research associate and visiting
scholars/students.
·
Teaching
assistant for ECE818 –Robotics and ECE415 –Computer Aided Manufacturing
Research and Work Experience
Director of the
Robotics Laboratory, Ingram School of
Engineering, Texas State University (Sep. 2010 – Aug. 2016, Assistant
Professor; Sep. 2016-Sep. 2024, Associate Professor)
· Founded
the Robotics Laboratory. The laboratory has advanced research equipment/systems
including five industrial robots, one wafer handling robot system, one mobile
platform, one underwater robot, three machine vision systems, two welding
systems and one Ford assembly system.
· Develop
intelligent robotics and machine learning research in assembly, welding,
material handling and inspection etc.
· Perform
research in wafer handling robotics.
· Develop
semiconductor manufacturing process optimization research based on machine
learning.
· Perform
research in robotics in agriculture, especially in animal farming.
Director, Institute
of Industrial Robotics and Automation, Shenzhen Academy of Robotics, Shenzhen,
China (2017 – 2018, sabbatical, 2024-)
·
Founded the Institute
of Industrial Robotics and Automation.
·
Managed the
institute for daily operations.
·
Explored
research funding to support the institute. About $7M RMB external R&D
funding was secured.
·
Established
collaborations with many universities and institutions in China and Hongkong.
·
Involved in
researching areas such as pipe grinding robots, high speed material handling
robots, inspection systems, climbing robots, drawing robots and welding robots.
·
Supervised
research professionals and staff.
Research
Scientist/Project Manager, Robotics
and Automation Laboratory, ABB
Corporate Research Center, ABB Inc., Windsor, CT (Jan. 2005- Aug. 2010)
· Project
manager: led a team of several research scientists in product development; in
charge of several major projects and worked with several other engineers in
other R&D centers on the projects. My responsibilities included project
management, technology review, project planning, technology requirement
specifications, product requirement specifications, market analysis, patent
analysis, patent application, research cooperation with other ABB departments,
project report, budget, and finally transferring the developed technology into
production.
Postdoctoral
Research Associate, Robotics and
Automation Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept., Michigan
State University, (May-Dec., 2004)
Research
Assistant, Robotics and Automation Lab,
Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Michigan State University, (Sep. 2000-May.
2004)
Research
Associate, Robotics
Research Center, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Sep. 1999-Aug. 2000)
Research
Assistant,
Computer Control Lab, School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Nanyang
Technological University, Singapore (Jan. 1998-Aug. 1999)
Technical
Manager and Electrical Engineer, Harbin Pharmaceutical Group, 哈尔滨医药集团,
China, (Sep. 1989-Dec. 1997)
·
Designed
and installed several pharmaceutical process control systems.
·
Maintained
and repaired sensors and transducers in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Publications
Book
Chapters
1.
N
Xi, KWC Lai, H Chen, Z Sun, Nanomanufacturing Automation, Springer
Handbook of Automation, 2022, 865-892T.
2. H. Chen, G. Zhang and B. Zhang, “Robotic Assembly” in Handbook of
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. 2014.
3. T. Jin, Q, Kang, H.
Chen, “Integrating Advance Demand Information into Smart Grid Management
Systems”, Smart Grids: Applications, Communications, Security, Published by Wiley, Edit by Drs. Lars Berger and Kris Iniewski, 2013.
4. H. Chen, G. Li and N. Xi, “CAD Guided Automated Nanorobotic Manipulation
and Assembly” in “Introduction to Nanorobotic Manipulation and Assembly”, 2011.
5. L. Liu, G.
Li, H. Chen, “Nanoenvironment
Modeling” in “Nano optoelectronic sensors and devices: From Design to
Manufacturing”, 2011.
6. N. Xi, and W. Lai, H.
Chen, “Nanomanufacturing Automation”,
Automation Handbook Chapter 53, 2009.
1.
Cao, Y., Chen,
H., Zhang, Y. Monitoring of DE-GMAW
process in human–robot collaboration. Weld World (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-025-01936-4
2.
S. Sarker, S. Tushar, H. Chen, High accuracy keyway angle
identification using VGG16-based learning method, Journal of Manufacturing
Processes, Volume 98, 2023, Pages 223-233, ISSN 1526-6125,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.04.019.
3.
Rui Yu, Yue Cao, H. Chen, Qiang Ye, YuMing Zhang, Deep learning
based real-time and in-situ monitoring of weld penetration: Where we are and
what are needed revolutionary solutions?, Journal of
Manufacturing Processes, Volume 93, 2023, Pages 15-46, ISSN 1526-6125,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.03.011.
4.
W.Wang, Y. Cheng, H.
Chen, G. Tan, Polymeric Composites in Road
and Bridge Engineering: Characterization, Production and Application. Polymers
2023, 15, 874. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15040874
5.
H. Chen, A. Yasser and Y. Zhang, Top Surface Roughness Modeling for Robotic Wire
Arc Additive Manufacturing, Journal of
Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 2022, 6, 39.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp6020039. (Impact Factor 3.61)
6.
A. Yaseer and H. Chen, Machine Learning Based Layer Roughness
Modeling in Robotic Additive Manufacturing, the Journal of Manufacturing
Processes, Volume 70, 2021, Pages
543-552,ISSN 1526-6125, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro. (Impact Factor 5.01)
7.
H. Chen, H. Cheng, Online performance optimization for complex robotic assembly
processes, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Volume 72, 2021, Pages 544-552,
ISSN 1526-6125, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2021.10.047, (Impact Factor 5.01)
8.
H. Chen and J. LeClair, Optimizing Process Recipe for Critical Dimensions in Dry
Etching Process, the IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Volume:
34, Issue: 1， pp. 87 - 93 2021. (Impact Factor 1.336)
9.
H. Chen and J. LeClair, Optimizing Etching Process Recipe Based on Kernel Ridge
Regression, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Volume
61, pp. 454-460, January 2021. (Impact
Factor 5.01)
10. H. Chen, C. Cao, H. Yu and B. Cong, Keyway Alignment Using
GRNN in Robotic Pipe Handling, the Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol.
20, No. 01, pp. 111-121, 2021. (Impact Factor 1.26)
11. A. Yaseer and H. Chen, A Review of PathPlanning
for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), the Journal of Advanced
Manufacturing Systems, https://doi.org/10.1142/S02196867215002932020. (Impact Factor 1.26)
12. X. Wen and H. Chen, 3D
long-term recurrent convolutional networks for human sub-assembly recognition
in human-robot collaboration, Assembly Automation, Vol. 40 No. 4, pp. 655-662. https://doi.org/10.1108/AA-06-2019-0118, 2020. (Impact Factor 2.21)
13. B. Li, H.
Chen, T. Jin,
Support Vector Regression for Optimal Robotic Force Control Assembly, ASME
Transactions, J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. Jan 2020, 142(1): 011007. (Impact Factor 2.875)
14. W. Wang, Y, Cheng, H. Chen, G. Tan, Z. Lv
and Y. Bai, Study on the Performances of
Waste Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt Mixture with Eco-Friendly Diatomite and
Basalt Fiber, Sustainability, vol. 11(19), pages 1-15, Sep. 2019. (Impact
Factor 2.576)
15. D. Zhu, H. Chen,
Wang D, et al. Design and Analysis of Drive Mechanism of Piping Robot. J
Robotics Autom. 3(1):106-111. 2019.
16. H. Chen, B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Welding
Process Optimization Methods: A Review. Transactions on Intelligent Welding
Manufacturing, Volume III, No. 1, 2019.
17. H. Chen, S. Bowels, B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge,
Controller Parameter Optimization for Complex Industrial System with
Uncertainties, Measurement and Control, Pages 0020294019830108. 2019. (Impact
Factor 1.25)
18. H. Dong, M. Cong, and H. Chen, Effective algorithms to find a
minimum-time yet high smooth robot joint trajectory, International Journal of
Robotics and Automation, 34 (4), 2019. (Impact Factor 1.027)
19. H. Dong, M. Cong, Y. Zhang, Y. Liu, H. Chen, Modeling and real-time prediction for
complex welding process based on weld pool, The International Journal of
Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2018. Vol. 96, Issue 5-8, Pages 2495-2508.
(Impact Factor 2.601)
20. K. Zhang, J. Xu, H. Chen, J. Zhao, K. Chen, Jamming Analysis and
Force Control for Flexible Dual Peg-in-hole Assembly, The IEEE Transactions on
Industrial Electronics, 2018. (Impact Factor 8.7)
21. H. Chen, J. Xu,
B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Improved Parameter
Optimization Method for Complex Assembly Process in Robotic Manufacturing, The
International Journal of Industrial Robots, vol:44,
iss:1. 2017. (Impact
Factor 1.513)
22. J. Xu, R. Chen, H. Chen,
S. Zhang and K. Chen, Fast Registration Methodology for Fastener Assembly of
Large-Scale Structure, The IEEE Transactions on Industrial
Electronics, Volume: 64, Issue: 1, pp. 717 – 726. Jan. 2017. (Impact Factor 8.7)
23. Wan A, Xu J, Chen H,
Zhang S, Chen K. Optimal path planning and control of assembly robots for
hard-measuring easy-deformation assemblies.
IEEE /ASME Transactions on Mechatronics，2017，99， 10.1109/TMECH.2017.2671342. (Impact Factor 5.71)
24. R Chen，J Xu，S. Zhang，H Chen and Y Guan，A self-recalibration method based on scale-invariant registration
for structured light measurement systems, Optics & Lasers in Engineering,
88:75-81, 2017. (Impact
Factor 4.962)
25. B. Li, Y. Tian, H. Chen,
T. Jin, Toward net-zero carbon manufacturing operations: an onsite renewables
solution, Journal of the Operational Research Society, 2016. (Impact Factor 2.175)
26. R. Chen, J. Xu, H. Chen,
J. Su and Z. Zhang, Accurate calibration method for camera and projector in
fringe patterns measurement system. Applied Optics, 55.16, 2016. (Impact Factor 1.96)
27. S. Du, H. Chen, Y. Liu, and R. Hu, Unified
Switching between Active Flying and Perching of a Bioinspired Robot Using
Impedance Control, Journal of Robotics, Volume 2015, Article ID 763710.
28. H. Cheng, H. Chen, Y. Liu, Topological indoor
Localization and Navigation for Autonomous Mobile Robot, IEEE Transactions on
Automation Science and Engineering, pp.1-10, 2015). (Impact Factor 4.938)
29. H. Cheng, H. Chen, “Adult” Robot Enabled Learning
Process in High Precision Assembly Automation, ASME Transaction on, Journal of
Manufacturing Science and Engineering, doi:10.1115/1.4026084 , 136(2), 136(2),
Jan. 2014. (Impact Factor
3.2)
30. W. Zhang, J.
Xiao, H. Chen and Y. Zhang.
Measurement of three-dimensional welding torch orientation for manual arc
welding process, Measurement Science and Technology, Volume 25 Number 3, Jan.
2014. (Impact Factor
2.195)
31. H. Chen, S. Stavinoha, M. Walker,
B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Opportunities and Challenges of Robotics and
Automation in Offshore Oil & Gas Industry. Intelligent Control and
Automation, 5, pp. 136-145. 2014. (Impact Factor 0.59)
32. H. Cheng, H. Chen and Ben Mooring. Accuracy
Analysis of Dynamic Wafer Handling Robotics System in Semiconductor
Manufacturing. The IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2013, Vol. 61,
pp. 1402 - 1410. (Impact Factor
8.7)
33. H. Chen, B. Mooring and H. Stern, Improving
Wafer Handling Performance in Semiconductor Manufacturing. The International Journal of
Industrial Robots, 2013, Vol. 40, Issue 5, pp.425 - 432. (Impact
Factor 1.513)
34. H. Chen, B. Mooring and H. Stern, Eccentricity
Estimation with Error Modeling in Dynamic Wafer Handling, The International Journal of Advanced
Manufacturing Technology, 2013, Vol. 68, Issue 1-4, pp. 425-433. (Impact Factor 2.601)
35. H.
Chen,
Y. Liu, Robotic Assembly Automation Using Robust Compliant Control, The International Journal
of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Volume 29,
Issue 2,
April 2013, Pages 293–300. (Impact Factor 5.507)
36. B. Asiabanpour
and H. Chen, Automated layer aligning and stacking system for the Fully
Dense Freeform Fabrication Process, Advanced Materials Research. Vols. 655-657, pp 1251-1255 (2013).
doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.655-657.1251.
37. H.
Chen,
N. Xi, Automated Robot Tool Trajectory Connection for
Spray Forming Process, The ASME Transactions on Manufacturing Science and
Engineering, 2012, Vol. 134, Issue 2. (Impact Factor 2.875)
38. H. Chen,
W. Sheng, Transformative
CAD Based Industrial Robot Program Generation. The International Journal of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 942-948, 2011. (Impact Factor 5.507)
39.
H. Chen, J. Wang, G. Zhang and
T. Fuhlbrigge, Modeling and Analysis of Robotic Wheel
Loading Process in Trim-and-Final Assembly, The International Journal of
Industrial Robots, 2011, Vol. 38 Iss: 6, pp.614 - 621. (Impact Factor 1.512)
40. H.
Chen,
J. Wang, G. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, High Precision Assembly Automation Based
on Robot Compliance, the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
Technology, 2009, Volume 45, Issue 9-10, pp
999-1006. (Impact
Factor 2.6)
41. H. Chen, T. Fuhlbrigge and X.
Li. A Review of CAD Based Robot Path
Planning for Spray Painting. The International Journal of Industrial Robots,
2010, Vol. 36 Iss:
1, pp.45 - 50. (Impact Factor 1.513)
42. H. Chen, G. Zhang, W. Eakins
and T. Fuhlbrigge, Assembly on Moving Production Line
Based on Sensor Fusion, Assembly Automation, 2009, Vol. 29 Iss: 3, pp.257 - 262. (Impact
Factor 2.21)
43. H. Chen, N. Xi, Y. Chen, J.
Dahl, Automated Tool Trajectory Planning of Industrial Robots for Painting
Composite Surfaces. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
Technology, 2008, Volume 35, Issue 7-8, pp 680-696. (Impact Factor 2.6)
44. H. Chen, G. Zhang, H. Zhang and
T. Fuhlbrigge, Integrated Robotic System for High Precision Assembly in a
Semi-structured Environment, Assembly Automation, 2007, Vol. 27, No. 3. , pp. 247-252. (Impact Factor 2.21)
45. H.
Chen, G. Zhang, and T. Fuhlbrigge, Towards Intelligent
Robotic Assembly: Trends in Industry, Invited article by the editor of Assembly
Automation, 2007, Vol. 27, Iss:
3.
46. H. Zhang, H. Chen,
N. Xi, Automated Robot Programming Based on Sensor Fusion. The International
Journal of Industrial Robots, 2006, Vol.
33 Iss: 6, pp.451 - 459. (Impact
Factor 1.513)
47. H. Chen, N. Xi, W.
Sheng, Y. Chen, General Framework of Optimal Tool
Trajectory Planning for Free-Form Surfaces in Surface Manufacturing. The ASME
Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering. Volume 127, Issues 2, Feb.
2005, pp.
49-59. (Impact Factor 2.875)
48.
H. Chen, N. Xi, W. Sheng, M. Song, Y. Chen, CAD-Based Automated Robot
Trajectory Planning for Spray Painting of Free-Form Surfaces. The International
Journal of Industrial Robot, Volume 29, Number 5, 2002, pp426-433. (Impact Factor 1.513)
49.
W. Sheng, H. Chen, N. Xi and Y. Chen, Tool Path
Planning for Compound Surfaces in Spray Forming Processes. The IEEE
Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, VOL.
2, NO. 3, July 2005,
pp 240-249. (Impact Factor 4.938)
50. H. Chen, N. Xi, G.
Li, CAD Guided Automated Nano-Assembly Using Atomic Force Microscopy. The
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 2006, Vol.3 Iss. 3, pp. 208 - 217. (Impact
Factor 4.938)
51. G. Li, N.
Xi, H. Chen, C. Pomeroy, M. Prokos, “Videolized” Atomic
Force Microscopy for Interactive Nanomanipulation and Nanoassembly,
IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, Volume 4, Issue 5, Sept. 2005
Page(s): 605 - 615(Impact Factor
2.857)
52. H. Chen, N. Xi, Y.
Chen and J. Dahl, CAD-Guided Spray Gun Trajectory Planning of Free-Form
Surfaces in Manufacturing. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Volume 2,
Number 1, 2003, pp47-69. (Impact Factor 1.26)
53. H. Chen, N. Xi, S. K. Masood, Y.
Chen, Software Development of Automated Chopper Gun Trajectory Planning for
Spray Forming. The International Journal of Industrial Robot, Volume 31,
Number 3, 2004, pp 297-307. (Impact Factor 1.513)
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Analysis Using IMU Sensors," 2024 IEEE 14th International Conference on
CYBER Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER),
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2024, pp. 714-719, doi:
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H. Chen, H. Okeke, B. Zhang, Development of an Economical 3D Sensor for
Weld Seam Tracking in Robotic Welding, IEEE Cyber Technology in Automation,
Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER). 2022.
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A. Yaseer and H. Chen, B. Zhang, Predicting Layer Roughness
with Weaving Path in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Using ANN, IEEE Cyber
Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER). 2021.
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A. Yaseer and H. Chen, A Review of Sensors and Machine
Learning in Animal Farming, IEEE Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and
Intelligent Systems (CYBER). 2021.
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H. Chen, B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Robot Throw Trajectory Planning for
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W. Sheng, F. Wang, Hu Chen, H. Chen,
Deep learning-based human head detection and extraction for robotic portrait
drawing, Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2017 IEEE International Conference
on. IEEE, 2017.
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Predicting characteristic performance for arc welding process[C]//Cyber
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Huang, H. Chen, N. Xi. Dual-arm
Robot Assembly System for 3C Product Based on Vision Guidance. 2016 IEEE
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Huang, S. Fang, H. Chen, N. Xi.
Industrial Robot Path Planning For Polishing
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Xu, J. Zhao, H. Chen, N. Xi and K.
Chen, Non-vector space visual servoing for multiple
pin-in-hole assembly by robot. 2016 IEEE Workshop on Advanced Robotics and its
Social Impacts (ARSO), 2016: 134-140.
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industrial robot motion powered by renewable sources, 2016 IEEE International
Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2016, Pages: 1984 - 1989
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Cong, Y. Liu, Y. Zhang, H. Chen. Predicting Characteristic
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Bi, M. Dong, S. Fang, H. Chen and N.
Xi, Automatic Feature Extraction and Optimal Path Planning for Robotic Drawing,
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Intelligent Systems, June, 2016. pp. 19-24.
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Tracking Control for Welding Robot, IEEE International Conference on CYBER
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2016. pp. 146-151.
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Chen, Three-phase-based sliding-mode control for nonlinear position tracking
systems. 2016 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation
(ICIA), 2016, Pages: 831 – 836.
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Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, June,
2016. pp. 255-260.
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Industrial Systems. 2015 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in
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J. Xu, H. Chen, Efficient controller
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sliding-mode control for nonlinear robot manipulators with uncertain
parameters, 2015 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics
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Liu, Y. Jia and H. Chen, Jing Xu,
Position Estimation for an Unmanned Ground Car (UGC) by Multi-Sensor Fusion
under Random Loss of GPS Signals. 2015 IEEE International Conference on CYBER
Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, June,
2015. pp. 1000-1005.
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R. Boca, B. Zhang, H. Chen, S, Nidamarthi, Automated bin picking system for randomly
located industrial parts, 2015 IEEE International Conference on Technologies
for Practical Robot Applications (TePRA), 2015,
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Li, J. Han, H. Chen, B. Zhang, J. Liu, Statistical modeling of heterogeneous
robotic assembly time with Weibull regression, 2015 IEEE International
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Jing Xu, K. Chen and H. Chen, A
high-accuracy 3D projection system for fastener assembly. 2015 IEEE
International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and
Intelligent Systems, June, 2015. pp. 965-971. (Best Conference
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T. Sterling, Y. Zhang and H. Chen,
Welding Parameter Optimization Based on Gaussian Process Regression Bayesian
Optimization Algorithm. 2015 IEEE International Conference on Automation
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H. Chen, R. Boca, Automated 3D
vision guided bin picking process for randomly located industrial parts, 2015
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Cheng, H. Chen and T. Jin, Modeling
Complex Robotic Assembly Process Using Gaussian Process Regression, 2014 IEEE
Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, Hangzhou, 2014, pp. 456
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Assembly Process Modeling Using Support Vector Regression, The IEEE
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4339.
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Fuhlbrigge, Exploring Robotic Applications in Offshore Oil&Gas
Industry, 2014 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation,
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H. Chen. Online Parameter
Optimization in Robotic Force Controlled Assembly Processes, 2014 IEEE
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Regression Modeling for Robotic Performance Prediction, Proceedings of the 2014
Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference. Montreal, QC, Canada,
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H. Chen. Robot Learning Based on
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H. Chen. Learning from Demonstration
Enabled Robotic Small Part Assembly, 2014 IEEE Conference on Industrial
Electronics and Applications.
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H. Chen. Human-like Robot Teaching
for High Precision Assembly in Manufacturing Automation. 2013 IEEE
International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), December 12-14,
2013, Guangzhou, China.
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using a smart robot in production line, 2013 IEEE International Conference on
Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2013, Pages: 1772 – 1777.
[51] Y. Liu, G.
Sun and H. Chen, Optimal design of
the flying and adhesive robot, the 8th IEEE Conference on Industrial
Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2013), Melbourne, pp. 1101 – 1105.
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Performance Improvement for High Accuracy Assembly Process in Manufacturing
Automation. The 9th IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and
Engineering, CASE 2013., Madison, WI, 540-545.
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Disturbance Caused by Alignment Notch. The 2013
IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and
Intelligent Systems, 2013.
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Fuhlbrigge and J. Liu, Semiautonomous Industrial Mobile Manipulation for
Industrial Applications. The 2013 IEEE
International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and
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General Swing-up Methodology for the Vertical Three-link Underactuated
Manipulator. The 2013 IEEE International
Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems,
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Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems,
2013.
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automation system via power provisioning, 2013 IEEE International Conference on
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H.
Cheng, H. Chen, X. Zhang, H. Chen.
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G. Li, C. Zhu, J. Du, Q. Cheng, W. Sheng, H. Chen, Robot
Semantic Mapping through Wearable Sensor-based Human Activity Recognition. The IEEE International
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H, Srinivasan, S. Gupta, W. Sheng, H. Chen, Estimation of hand force from surface Electromyography
signals using Artificial Neural Network, Proceedings of the 10th World Congress
on Intelligent Control and Automation, 2012, 584 – 589.
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H.
Cheng, H. Chen, X. Zhang, B. Gao and
H. Chen. Periodic Trajectory Generation and Tracking Control for a Class of
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IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), December
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H. Cheng, H. Chen, Y.
Liu and W. Sheng, Human-Like Indoor Navigation for Autonomous Industrial Mobile
Manipulator, The IEEE International Conference on Information and
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Y. Liu, H. Chen, Z.
Tang and G. Sun, A Bat-like Switched Flying and Adhesive Robot, the IEEE Cyber 2012.
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Mooring and H. Stern, Error Modeling and Analysis in Dynamic Wafer Handling,
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Y. Liu, G. Sun, H. Chen,
A Micro robot with the Ability of Fly and adhesion: Development and Experiment.
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H. Chen, J.
Xiao, Robust Compliant Assembly
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H. La,R. Lim, H. Chen,W.
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Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2011), Beijing,
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H. Chen, B. Mooring
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H. Manh La, R. Lim, J. Du, W. Sheng, G. Li, S. Zhang, H. Chen: A
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H. Chen, W. Sheng,
Transformative Industrial Robot Programming in Surface Manufacturing, the IEEE
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T. Fuhlbrigge, Sudarshan M-V, M. Rege. Automatic Trajectory Generation for
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J. Wang, T. Fuhlbrigge, W. Eakins, H.
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T. Fuhlbrigge, Towards Performance Analysis of Wheel Loading in Automotive
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W. Eakins, J. Wang, G. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Robotic Wheel Loading Process
in Automotive Manufacturing Automation, the IEEE International Conference on
Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2009.
[77] Y. Liu, N. Xi, G. Zhang,
X. Li, H. Chen, C. Zhang, M.
Jeffery, T. Fuhlbrigge, An Automated Method to Calibrate Industrial Robot Joint
Offset Using Virtual Line-based Single-point Constraint Approach, the IEEE
International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2009.
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Chen,
T. Fuhlbrigge, S. Choi, J. Wang and X. Li, Practical Industrial Robot Zero
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Chen,
T. Fuhlbrigge and X. Li, Automated Industrial Robot Path Planning for Spray
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Conference on. Automation Science and Engineering. 2008, Washington DC, U.S.A.
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Fuhlbrigge, W. Eakins and George Zhang, Robotized Moving Line Assembly Based on
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H. Chen, J. Wang, G. Zhang, T.
Fuhlbrigge and S. Kock, Robotic Soft Servo for Industrial High Precision
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D. Gravel, F. Maslar, G. Zhang, S. Nidamarthi, H. Chen, T. Fuhlbrigge, Toward Robotizing Powertrain Assembly, The 7th world congress
on intelligent control and automation, 2008.
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G. Zhang, H. Zhang, J. Wang, H.
Chen, T. Fuhlbrigge, D. McGillis and B. Barrey, Automated Engine Piston
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Mechatronics and Automation, Harbin, China, Aug. 5-8, 2007
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H.
Chen,
G. Zhang, H. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Robotic High Precision Assembly Based on
Vision and Force Integration, The 38th ISR/International Robots and
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H.
Zhang, H. Chen, N. Xi, On-Line Path Generation for Robotic Deburring of
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Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2006.
[86]
H. Chen, N. Xi, G. Li, M. Prokos and J. Zhang, Planning and Control
for Automated Nanorobotic Assembly. The IEEE International Conference on
Robotics and Automation, 2005.
[87]
H. Chen, N. Xi, W. Sheng, J. Dahl, Z. Li, Optimal Tool Trajectory
Integration in Surface Manufacturing. The International Federation of Automatic
Control (IFAC) World Congress. July, 2005, Prague,
Czech Republic.
[88]
H. Chen, N. Xi, W. Sheng, J. Dahl, Material Distribution Optimization for
a Surface with Multiple Patches. The IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced
Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), 2005.
[89]
H. Chen, N. Xi, J. Dahl, Analysis of System Performance for Robotic
Spray Forming Process. The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent
Robots and Systems IROS, 2005.
[90]
Q. Shi, N. Xi, H. Chen, Y. Chen, Integrated Process for
Measurement of Free-Form Automotive Part Surface Using Digital Areal
Sensor. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2005.
[91]
W. Sheng, H. J. Chen, H. Chen and N. Xi, Optimal Planning
of a Mobile Sensor for Aircraft Rivet Inspection. The IEEE International
Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2005.
[92]
Weihua Sheng, G. Tewolde and Heping
Chen, "Tool path integration for spray forming processes using a
genetic algorithm," ICAR '05. Proceedings., 12th International Conference
on Advanced Robotics, 2005., Seattle, WA, 2005, pp. 159-164.
[93]
N. Xi, Q. Shi, H. Chen, Y. Chen, Automated Dimensional
Inspection by an Areal Sensor. Proceedings of 2005 NSF DMII Grantees
Conference, Jan. 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.
[94]
H. Chen, N. Xi, G. Li, A. Saeed and J. Zhang, Automated Nano-Assembly of
Nanoscale Structures. The Fourth IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, Munich,
Germany, August, 2004.
[95]
G.Y. Li, N. Xi, H. Chen, A. Saeed and M. Yu, Assembly
of Nanostructure Using AFM Based
Nanomanipulation System. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics
and Automation, New Orleans, LA, vol. 1. April, 2004.
pp. 428-433.
[96]
H. Chen, N. Xi, G. Li, J. Zhang and A. Saeed, CAD-Guided Manufacturing of
Nanostructures Using Nanoparticles. The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on
Intelligent Robots and Systems, Sendai, Japan, October 2004.
[97]
G. Li, N. Xi, A. Saeed, H. Chen, J. Zhang, W.J. Li, C.K.M.
Fung, R.H.M. Chan, M. Zhang and T.-J. Tarn, Experimental Studies of DNA
Electrical Properties AFM-based Nano-Manipulator. The Fourth IEEE Conference on
Nanotechnology, Munich, Germany, August 2004.
[98]
G.Y. Li, N. Xi, H. Chen and A. Saeed, Augmented Reality
Enhanced “Top-Down” Nano-Manufacturing. The Fourth IEEE Conference on
Nanotechnology, Munich, Germany, 2004.
[99]
G.Y. Li, N. Xi, H. Chen, A. Saeed, W.J. Li, C.K.M. Fung,
R.H.M, Chan, M. Zhang and T.-J. Tarn., Nano-assembly of DNA Based
Electronic Devices Using Atomic Force Microscopy. The IEEE/RSJ International
Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Sendai, Japan, 2004.
[100] H. Chen, N. Xi, Y.
Chen, Multi-objective Optimal Robot Path Planning in Manufacturing. The
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems IROS. Volumn 2. Las Vegas, November 2003. pp.1167 - 1172.
[101] W. Sheng, H.
Chen, N. Xi, M. Song and Y. Chen, Optimal Tool Path Planning for
Compound Surfaces in Spray Forming Processes. The IEEE International Conference
on Robotics and Automation, New Orleans, LA, vol. 1. April,
2004. pp. 45-50.
[102] H. Chen, N. Xi, W.
Shen, Y. Chen, Automated Chopper Gun Trajectory Planning for Variational
Distribution in Spray Forming. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics
and Automation, New Orleans, LA, vol. 1. April, 2004.
pp. 45-50.
[103] H. Chen, N. Xi, W.
Sheng, Y. Chen, J. Dahl, Chopper Gun Trajectory Integration for Spray Forming
in Automotive Manufacturing. The 8th International Conference on
Numerical Methods in Industrial Forming Processes NUMIFORM 2004. Columbus, OH.
pp. 1429-1434.
[104] Q. Shi, N.
Xi, H. Chen,Y.
Chen, Automated Dimensional Inspection of Automotive Parts. The 2004 Japan USA
Symposium on Flexible Automation (JUSFA), July 2004.
[105] H. Chen, N. Xi and
Y. Chen, Theoretical and Experimental Comparison of Raster and Spiral Tool
Patterns for Material Deposition in Surface Manufacturing. The 2004 Japan
USA Symposium on Flexible Automation (JUSFA), July 2004.
[106] W. Sheng, N.
Xi, H. Chen, M. Song and Y. Chen, Surface Partitioning in Automated
CAD-Guided Tool Planning for Additive Manufacturing. The IEEE/RSJ International
Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, November 2003. Volume 2, Las
Vegas, pp. 2072-2077.
[107] H. Chen, N. Xi, W.
Sheng, Y. Chen, A. Roche, J. Dahl, A General Framework for Automatic CAD-Guided
Tool Planning for Surface Manufacturing. The IEEE International Conference on
Robotics and Automation, September 2003. Volume 3, Taipei, Taiwan, pp.
3504-3509.
[108] H. Chen, N. Xi, Z.
Wei, Y. Chen, J. Dahl, Robot Trajectory Integration for Painting Automotive
Parts with Multiple Patches. The IEEE International Conference on
Robotics and Automation, September 2003. Volume 3, Taipei, Taiwan, pp.
3984-3989.
[109] W. Sheng, N.
Xi, H. Chen, M. Song and Y. Chen, Part Geometric Understanding for Tool
Path Planning in Additive Manufacturing, IEEE CIRA 2003.
[110] H. Chen, W. Sheng,
N. Xi, M. Song, Y. Chen, Automated Robot Trajectory Planning for Spray Painting
of Free-Form Surfaces in Automotive Manufacturing. The IEEE International
Conference on Robotics and Automation, May 2002, Washington D.C. Volume 1, pp.
450-455.
[111] H. Chen, W. Sheng,
N. Xi, M. Song, Y. Chen, CAD-Guided Uniformity Guaranteed Robot Trajectory
Planning for Spray Painting of Free Form Surfaces. The IEEE International
Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, 2001, HongKong, pp.559-564.
[112] S. P. Chan, H.
Chen, An efficient algorithm for identification of
SCARA robot parameters including drive characteristics, The 25th Annual
Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON'99, November, 1999, Vol.2. San Jose, California. pp.1014 -
1019.
[113] S. P. Chan, H.
Chen, An efficient algorithm for model identification of SCARA robot.
Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics
and Vision (ICARCV'98), December, 1998, Singapore.
Invited Talks