A computation-efficient path planning method for robotic manipulators using evolving artificial repulsive force over expanding obstacles

1 Jan 2026·
Molong Duan
Molong Duan
Yi Zhou
Yi Zhou
Yim Ho Cheung
Yim Ho Cheung
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Patent
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Duan, M., Zhou, Y., and Cheung, Y.H., IP.PA.12873, “A computation-efficient path planning method for robotic manipulators using evolving artificial repulsive force over expanding obstacles,” US Provisional Application 64/041,762 (filed Apr 2026); CN Application (approved for filing).

Molong Duan
Authors
Assistant Professor
Molong Duan leads the Manufacturing and Aerospace Automation Lab at HKUST. His research spans dynamic-system modeling and control, robotic and additive manufacturing, continuous-fiber composites, flexible aircraft, and VTOL control.
Yi Zhou
Authors
PhD Student
Robot modeling and control
Yim Ho Cheung
Authors
MPhil Student
Robot modeling and control