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Sensorless contact forces estimation for robotic manipulators using dual-stage temporal-residual neural network compensation

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Zhou, Y., Cheung, Y.H., Liu, S., Law, F.C., Shi, Y., Han, L., Duan, M.*, 2026, “Sensorless contact forces estimation for robotic manipulators using dual-stage temporal-residual neural network compensation,” Control Engineering Practice, 176, 107140.

Computation-Efficient Path Planning Using Evolving Artificial Repulsive Force over Expanding Obstacles for Robotic Manipulator

Wed, 30 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Zhou, Y., Huang, B., Cheung, Y.H., Ye, P., Duan, M.*, 2026, “Computation-Efficient Path Planning Using Evolving Artificial Repulsive Force over Expanding Obstacles for Robotic Manipulator,” ISA Transactions.

Gaussian-process-based sensor placement and uncertainty quantification for dynamic response reconstruction in flexible aeroelastic structures

Tue, 29 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dong, B., Mei, Y., Lu, X., Zhou, Y., Zhang, S., Wang, W., Duan, M.*, 2026, “Gaussian-process-based sensor placement and uncertainty quantification for dynamic response reconstruction in flexible aeroelastic structures,” Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 257, 114426.

Mobile Robot Inspection of Building Plenum Spaces via Vision-Based Multi-Sensor Fault Detection

Mon, 28 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Lou, G., Liu, S., Shen, Y., Wong, W.Y., Lu, Y., Duan, M.*, 2026, “Mobile Robot Inspection of Building Plenum Spaces via Vision-Based Multi-Sensor Fult Detection,” Automation in Construction, 187.

Property-controllable process planning for multi-axis hybrid manufacturing of complex metal parts

Sun, 27 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000

He, D., Hao, J., Lau, T.Y., Huang, L., Chen, Y., Hu, P., Xie, J., Duan, M., Liu, X., Tang, K.*, 2026, “Property-controllable process planning for multi-axis hybrid manufacturing of complex metal parts,” Computers in Industry, 179.

Shortened current injection for sensorless switched reluctance motor drives based on high-sensitivity-region-optimized position observer

Sat, 26 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Chen, Z., Lin, X., Luo, D., Duan, M., Cai, S., Xiao, D.*, 2026, “Shortened current injection for sensorless switched reluctance motor drives based on high-sensitivity-region-optimized position observer,” IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11454632.

DS-LABRNav: Land-air bimodal robot navigation with traversable obstacles based on vision-language model

Fri, 25 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Li, Y., Yu, W., Duan, M., Zhang, B., Liu, Z., Li, Q.*, 2026, “DS-LABRNav: Land-air bimodal robot navigation with traversable obstacles based on vision-language model,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 11(7), 8471-8478.

Dynamic mode decomposition-based modeling and toolpath optimization of a robotic single point incremental forming process

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Asghar, A., He, S., Hu, P., Duan, M.*, 2026, “Dynamic mode decomposition-based modeling and toolpath optimization of a robotic single point incremental forming process,” Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 167, pp. 507-531.

An efficient cutter-facet model projection method and applications to five-axis tool path computation

Wed, 23 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Li, X., Hu, P.*, Huang, L., Chen, H., Duan, M., Zhang, X., 2026, “An efficient cutter-facet model projection method and applications to five-axis tool path computation,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

Bead geometry prediction of directed energy deposition based on spatio-temporal neural network model

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Chen, Y., Zhang, W., Wang, Y., Hu, P.*, Duan, M., Fu, Z., Deng, X., 2026, “Bead geometry prediction of directed energy deposition based on spatio-temporal neural network model,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

Toward a High-Throughput Automated Materials Experimentation Platform: Hybrid-Automata-Inspired Modeling and Equipment Configuration Optimization

Mon, 21 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Ma, G., Cui, H., Yip, C. Y., Zhang, W., Duan, M., Yang, J., 2026, “Toward a High-Throughput Automated Materials Experimentation Platform: Hybrid-Automata-Inspired Modeling and Equipment Configuration Optimization,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 23, 11609-11620.

Optimal-transport-based geometry modeling for material extrusion additive manufacturing

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Chen, S., Liu, S., He, S., Duan, M.*, 2025, “Optimal-transport-based geometry modeling for material extrusion additive manufacturing,” Journal of Manufacturing Process, 154, pp. 236-248.

Evolving stress-guided continuous fiber path optimization for multi-axis additive manufacturing of composite shells

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Yang, Y., Xu, Z., Duan, M.*, 2025, “Evolving stress-guided continuous fiber path optimization for multi-axis additive manufacturing of composite shells,” Additive Manufacturing, 113, pp. 105012.

DED bead geometry and profile prediction with multimodal spatio-temporal neural networks

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Zhang, W., Wang, Y., Chen, Y., Deng, X., Wang, Y., Duan, M., Hu, P., Tang, K.*, 2025, “DED bead geometry and profile prediction with multimodal spatio-temporal neural networks,” Additive Manufacturing, pp. 104952.

Superwetting, self-sterilizing Cu/CuZn-ZnO grating via laser engineering for advanced droplet sensing

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Pan, Y., Lu, X., Yu, R., Jing, L., Xu, Y., Poon, W., Zhong, H., Chen, S., Duan, M., Liu, Y., Li, M.G.*, 2025, “Superwetting, self-sterilizing Cu/CuZn-ZnO grating via laser engineering for advanced droplet sensing,” Small, 21, 27, pp. 02976.

Dynamic load alleviation of input-redundant flexible aircraft via nonlinear control allocation over invariant manifold

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dong, B., Zhou, Y., Duan, M.*, 2025, “Dynamic load alleviation of input-redundant flexible aircraft via nonlinear control allocation over invariant manifold,” Aerospace Science and Technology, 162, pp. 110119.

Cable-driven parallel robot trajectory generation with optimized orientation considering disturbance rejection

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Liu, S., Duan, M.*, 2025, “Cable-driven parallel robot trajectory generation with optimized orientation considering disturbance rejection,” Mechanism and Machine Theory, 210, pp. 106016.

Dynamic robotic bricklaying force-position control considering mortar dynamics for enhanced consistency

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Zhou, Y., Huang, B., Dong, B., Wen, Y., Duan, M.*, 2025, “Dynamic robotic bricklaying force-position control considering mortar dynamics for enhanced consistency,” Automation in Construction, 174, pp. 106090.

An analytical approach for dealing with explicit physical constraints in excitation optimization problems of dynamic identification

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Huang, S., Li, F., Zhou, X., Duan, M.*, 2025, “An analytical approach for dealing with explicit physical constraints in excitation optimization problems of dynamic identification,” IEEE Transactions on Robotics, pp. 1 - 20.

Freeform trajectory generation for fiber reinforced polymer composites additive manufacturing with variable-deposition-width

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Bi, D., Hu, P., Li, Z., Hao, J., Tang, K., Duan, M.*, 2024, “Freeform trajectory generation for fiber reinforced polymer composites additive manufacturing with variable-deposition-width,” Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 188, pp. 108516.

Continuous fiber path optimization in additive manufacturing: A gradient-based B-spline finite element approach

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

He, S., Ma, P., Duan, M.*, 2024, “Continuous fiber path optimization in additive manufacturing: A gradient-based B-spline finite element approach,” Additive Manufacturing, 86, pp. 104155.

Vibration compensation of an Extendable Variable-Stiffness Boom-Lift-Mounted Robot

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Zhou, Y., Duan, M.*, 2024, “Vibration compensation of an Extendable Variable-Stiffness Boom-Lift-Mounted Robot,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 29, 4, pp. 2812-2820.

Contact-force-based closed-loop control of shell structure additive manufacturing with continuous-fiber-reinforced polymer composites

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Yang, Y., Zhou, Y., Duan, M.*, 2024, “Contact-force-based closed-loop control of shell structure additive manufacturing with continuous-fiber-reinforced polymer composites,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 331, pp. 118501.

Mechanical and morphological variations of basalt fiber in seawater and a strategy to improve its performance with nanocomposite sizing

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Li, M., Li, H., Ahizlane, A., Liang, C., Duan, M., Xing, D., Ma, P.*, 2024, “Mechanical and morphological variations of basalt fiber in seawater and a strategy to improve its performance with nanocomposite sizing,” Construction and Building Materials, 420, pp. 135582.

Control-oriented modeling for flexible aircraft

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Duan, M., Cesnik, C.E.S.*, Kolmanovsky, I. V., Vetrano, F., 2024, “Control-oriented modeling for flexible aircraft,” Journal of Aircraft, 61(1), pp. 183-195.

In-situ additive manufacturing deposition trajectory monitoring and compensation with thermal camera

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Chen, S., Yang, Y., Liu, S., Duan, M.*, 2023, “In-situ additive manufacturing deposition trajectory monitoring and compensation with thermal camera,” Additive Manufacturing, 78, pp. 103820.

Strength-enhanced volume decomposition for multi-directional additive manufacturing

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Bi, D., Duan, M., Lau, T., Xie, F., Tang, K.*, 2023, “Strength-enhanced volume decomposition for multi-directional additive manufacturing,” Additive Manufacturing, 69, pp. 103529.

A physics-guided data-driven feedforward tracking controller for systems with unmodeled dynamics—applied to 3D printing

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Chou, C., Duan, M., Okwudire, C.*, 2023, “A physics-guided data-driven feedforward tracking controller for systems with unmodeled dynamics—applied to 3D printing,” IEEE Access, 11, pp. 14563-14574.

Load alleviation of flexible aircraft by dynamic control allocation

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Hansen, J.H., Duan, M., Kolmanovsky, I. V., Cesnik, C.E.S.*, 2022, “Load alleviation of flexible aircraft by dynamic control allocation,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 45, 10, pp. 1890-1898.

A linear hybrid model for enhanced servo error precompensation of feed drives with unmodeled nonlinear dynamics

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Chou, C., Duan, M., Okwudire, C.*, 2021, “A linear hybrid model for enhanced servo error precompensation of feed drives with unmodeled nonlinear dynamics,” CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 70, pp. 301-304.

Energy optimal control of an over-actuated hybrid feed drive under variable-frequency

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Duan, M., Ramani, K. S., Okwudire, C.*, 2020, “Energy optimal control of an over-actuated hybrid feed drive under variable-frequency,” Control Engineering Practice, 100, pp. 104442.

Analytical and low-order numerical modeling of ball-to-ball contact friction in linear ball bearings and ball screws

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Lin, B., Duan, M., Okwudire, C.*, 2019, “Analytical and low-order numerical modeling of ball-to-ball contact friction in linear ball bearings and ball screws,” Journal of Tribology, 141, 7, pp. 071401.

Optimal selection of basis functions for minimum-effort tracking control of nonminimum phase systems using filtered basis functions

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Ramani, K. S., Duan, M., Okwudire, C., Ulsoy, A.G.*, 2019, “Optimal selection of basis functions for minimum-effort tracking control of nonminimum phase systems using filtered basis functions,” Journal of Dynamic System, Measurement and Control, 141, 11, pp. 111009.

Connections between control allocation and linear quadratic control for weakly redundant systems

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Duan, M., Okwudire, C.*, 2019, “Connections between control allocation and linear quadratic control for weakly redundant systems,” Automatica, 101, pp. 96-102.

Proxy-based energy optimal dynamic control allocation for dual-input, single-output over-actuated systems

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Duan, M., Okwudire, C.*, 2018, “Proxy-based energy optimal dynamic control allocation for dual-input, single-output over-actuated systems,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 23, 2, pp. 895 - 905.

A limited-preview filtered B-spline approach to tracking control – with application to vibration-induced error compensation of a 3D printer

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Duan, M., Yoon, D., Okwudire, C.*, 2018, “A limited-preview filtered B-spline approach to tracking control – with application to vibration-induced error compensation of a 3D printer,” Mechatronics, 56, pp. 287-296.

Tracking control of linear time- invariant nonminimum phase systems using filtered basis functions

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Ramani, K. S., Duan, M., Okwudire, C., Ulsoy, A.G.*, 2017, “Tracking control of linear time- invariant nonminimum phase systems using filtered basis functions,” Journal of Dynamic System, Measurement and Control, 139, 1, pp. 011001.

Energy-efficient controller design for a redundantly actuated hybrid feed drive with application to machining

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Duan, M., Okwudire, C.*, 2016, “Energy-efficient controller design for a redundantly actuated hybrid feed drive with application to machining,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 21, 4, pp. 1822-1834.

A trajectory optimization method for improved tracking of motion commands using CNC machines that experience unwanted vibration

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Okwudire, C., Ramani, K. S., Duan, M.*, 2016, “A trajectory optimization method for improved tracking of motion commands using CNC machines that experience unwanted vibration,” CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 65, 1, pp. 373-376.

Minimum-time cornering for CNC machines using an optimal control method with NURBS parameterization

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Duan, M., Okwudire, C.*, 2016, “Minimum-time cornering for CNC machines using an optimal control method with NURBS parameterization,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 85, pp. 1405-1418.