Journals and Conference Papers

    2022-Now

  1. Y. Cao, Z. Yang, B. Hao, X. Wang, M. Cai, Z. Qi, B. Sun, Q. Wang, L. Zhang*. Magnetic continuum robot with intraoperative magnetic moment programming. Soft Robotics. 2023, vol. 10(6), pp. 1209-1223. DOI: 10.1089/soro.2022.0202. LINK

  2. Z. Yang, H. Yang, Y. Cao, Y. Cui, L. Zhang*. Magnetically actuated continuum medical robots: a review. Advanced Intelligent Systems. 2023. DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202200416. LINK

  3. B. Sun, M. Sun*, Z. Zhang, Y. Jiang, B. Hao, X. Wang, Y. Cao, T. K. F. Chan*, L. Zhang*. Magnetic hydrogel micromachines with active release of antibacterial agent for biofilm eradication. Advanced Intelligent Systems. 2023. DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202300092. LINK (Highlighted in Advanced Science News)

  4. F. Ju*, H. Ye, D. Bai, Y. Zhang, C. Zhu, Y. Cao, W. Yue. Autonomous tumor palpation and resection path planning using tactile array sensor and deep reinforcement learning for surgical robot. 2022 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO). Dec. 5-9, 2022, Xishuangbanna, China. DOI: 10.1109/ROBIO55434.2022.10012022. LINK


  5. 2017-2020

  6. Y. Cao, F. Ju, L. Zhang, D. Bai, F. Qi, B. Chen*. A novel variable-stiffness flexible manipulator actuated by shape memory alloy for minimally invasive surgery. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 2018, vol. 232(11), pp. 1098-1110. DOI: 10.1177/0954411918802922. LINK

  7. Y. Cao*, F. Ju, B. Chen. A novel variable stiffness continuum manipulator with a SMA-based sheath for minimally invasive surgery. 2018 International Academic Conference for Graduates, NUAA (IACGN, 2018). Oct. 18-19, 2018, Nanjing, China, vol. 5, pp. 26-31. (Best Paper Award) LINK

  8. S. Jiang, B. Chen*, F. Qi, Y. Cao, F. Ju, D. Bai, Y. Wang. A variable-stiffness continuum manipulators by an SMA-based sheath in minimally invasive surgery. The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery. 2020, vol. 16(2), pp. 1-11. DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2081. LINK

  9. H. Guo, F. Ju, Y. Cao, F. Qi, D. Bai, Y. Wang, B. Chen*. Continuum robot shape estimation using permanent magnets and magnetic sensors. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 2019, vol. 285, pp. 519-530. DOI: 10.1016/j.sna.2018.11.030. LINK

  10. Y. Wang, F. Ju, Y. Cao, Y. Yun, Y. Wang, D. Bai, B. Chen*. An aero-engine inspection continuum robot with tactile sensor based on EIT for exploration and navigation in unknown environment. IEEE 2019 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM). Jul. 8-12, 2019, Hong Kong, China, pp. 1157–1162. DOI:10.1109/aim.2019.8868485. LINK

  11. D. Bai, F. J, F. Qi, Y. Cao, Y. Wang, B. Chen*. A wearable vibrotactile system for distributed guidance in teleoperation and virtual environments. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 2019, vol. 233(2), pp. 1-10. DOI: 10.1177/0954411918821387. LINK

  12. L. Zhang, F. Ju, Y. Cao, Y. Wang, B. Chen*. A tactile sensor for measuring hardness of soft tissue with applications to minimally invasive surgery. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 2017, vol. 266, pp. 197-204. DOI: 10.1016/j.sna.2017.09.012. LINK

  13. S. Jiang, M. Jiang, Y. Cao, D. Hua, H. Wu, Y. Ding, B. Chen*. A typical dynamic parameter identification method of 6-degree-offreedom industrial robot. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering. 2017, vol. 231(9), pp. 740-752. DOI: 10.1177/0959651817726477. LINK

Patents

    2017-2021

  1. Y. Cao, F. Ju, B. Chen, D. Bai, F. Qi, Y. Xie, D. Hua, S. Zhang, H. Guo, Q. Miao. Variable-stiffness robot joint and its control strategy (机器人刚度可控关节及其刚度控制方法). Authorized Otc. 2020. Authorization No. CN107718040B.

  2. F. Qi, D. Bai, B. Chen, F. Ju, H. Guo, Y. Cao, S. Zhang, L. Xiang. Drive compensation method for cable-driven continuum robots (一种用于绳驱动连续体机器人的驱动补偿方法). Authorized Nov. 2021. Authorization No. CN110193827B.

  3. D. Hua, Y. Wang, B. Chen, Q. Miu, B. Li, B. Tian, J. Zhao, Y. Cao, S. Jiang, H. Wu. Frictionless cable-driven passive decoupling mechanism and its decoupling and friction reduction method (无摩擦的绳驱动被动解耦机构及其解耦减摩方法). Authorized Nov. 2020. Authorization No. CN107901032B.

  4. F. Ju, G. Zhu, B. Chen, H. Wu, Y. Cao, L. Xiang. A controllable-shape tactile sensor of robotic bionic tentacle and its inspection method (一种形状可控的机器人仿生触须触觉传感器及检测方法). Authorized Jul. 2020. Authorization No. CN107830875B.

  5. Q. Wu, Y. Xie, H. Wu, B. Chen, Z. Shao, L. Lu, Y. Zhang, H. Liu, Y. Cao. Gravity-balanced end-effector tethered upper limb rehabilitation robot and its working method (重力平衡末端牵引式上肢康复机器人及工作方法). Authorized Jul. 2020. Authorization No. CN108814890B.

  6. F. Ju, Y. Wang, Y. Yun, L. Xiang, Y. Cao, H. Guo, B. Chen, H. Wu. Continuum inspection robot (连续体检测机器人). Authorized Feb. 2020. Authorization No. CN210100022U.

  7. B. Chen, L. Zhang, F. Ju, D. Bai, F. Qi, J. Yin, Y. Cao, Y. Xie, L. Xiang. Multifunctional tactile sensor and its measure method (多功能触觉传感器及测量方法). Authorized Oct. 2019. Authorization No. CN107238452B.

  8. F. Qi, D. Bai, B. Chen, F. Ju, H. Guo, Y. Cao, S. Zhang, L. Xiang. Reconfigurable cable-driven catheter robot for intervention surgery (一种用于介入手术的绳驱动可重构导管机器人). Published May. 2019. Publication No. CN109806487A.

  9. F. Ju, Y. Wang, Y. Yun, L. Xiang, Y. Cao, H. Guo, B. Chen, H. Wu. A continuum inspection robot and its calculation method for position of sensor contact point (连续体检测机器人及传感器接触点位置计算方法). Published Apr. 2019. Publication No. CN109623841A.


  10. H. Guo, F. Ju, B. Chen, D. Bai, F. Qi, Y. Cao, S. Zhang, S. Jiang, Q. Wu, Y. Wang. Human-computer interactive fingers and gloves combined with feedback of vibration and force (振动反馈与力反馈结合人机交互手指、手套). Authorized Apr. 2019. Authorization No. CN208714005U.

  11. H. Guo, F. Ju, B. Chen, D. Bai, F. Qi, Y. Cao, S. Zhang, S. Jiang, Q. Wu, Y. Wang. Human-computer interactive fingers and gloves combined with feedback of vibration and force and their strategy (振动反馈与力反馈结合人机交互手指、手套及方法). Published Aug. 2018. Publication No. CN108381573A.


  12. B. Chen, W. Xu, Y. Wang, B. Li, D. Hua, S. Jiang, Q. Miu, Q. Wu, F. Ju, Y. Cao. Cable-driven multi-DOF series manipulator (绳索驱动多自由度串联机械臂). Authorized Feb. 2018. Authorization No. CN206967474U.

  13. B. Chen, W. Xu, Y. Wang, B. Li, D. Hua, S. Jiang, Q. Miu, Q. Wu, F. Ju, Y. Cao. Cable-driven multi-DOF series manipulator and its driving method (绳索驱动多自由度串联机械臂及其驱动方法). Published Oct. 2017. Publication No. CN107253182A.