School of Automation

Research output

Research output per year 1979 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

• 3907 Article
• 2868 Conference contribution
• 133 Chapter
• 79 Paper
• 206 More
  • 71 Conference article
  • 58 Review article
  • 33 Editorial
  • 20 Book
  • 14 Letter
  • 6 Comment/debate
  • 3 Short survey
  • 1 Foreword/postscript

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2025

  An efficient CNN accelerator for pattern-compressed sparse neural networks on FPGA

  Zhang, Y., Wang, H. & Pan, Z., 1 Jan 2025, In: Neurocomputing. 611, 128700.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Impulsive switching signals with functional inequalities: Stability analysis using hybrid systems framework

  Liu, S. & Tanwani, A., Jan 2025, In: Automatica. 171, 111928.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Multilevel attention imitation knowledge distillation for RGB-thermal transmission line detection

  Guo, X., Zhou, W. & Liu, T., 15 Jan 2025, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 260, 125406.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2024

  1D-CNNs model for classification of sputum deposition degree in mechanical ventilated patients based on airflow signals

  Ren, S., Wang, X., Hao, L., Yang, F., Niu, J., Cai, M., Shi, Y., Wang, T. & Luo, Z., 1 Mar 2024, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 237, 121621.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Classification Accuracy 100%
  • Neural Network 100%
  • Network Model 50%
  • Experimental Result 50%
  • One Dimensional 50%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• A 12-Step Asynchronous PWM Scheme for High-Speed Brushless DC Drives With Commutation Compensation

  Wang, L., Zhu, Z. Q., Sun, X., Wei, F. & Liang, D., 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 71, 10, p. 11936-11947 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Modulation Scheme 100%
  • Phase Delay 100%
  • Experimental Result 50%
  • Error Compensation 50%
  • Direct Current 50%

• A 3D Semi-analytical Calculation Method for a Slotless PMSM with End-wrapped FPCB Concentrated Winding

  Zhao, J., Wang, Y., He, W., Dou, Y., Ding, Y. & Hu, N., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion. p. 1-13 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor 100%
  • Flexible Printed Circuit Board 100%
  • Calculation Method 100%
  • Printed Circuit 100%
  • Electronic Circuit 100%

• A BDS/5G Combined Positioning Method Based on Adaptive Optimal Selection-Robust Hybrid Adaptive Kalman Filter Algorithm

  Wang, B., Song, B., Wang, T., Deng, Z. & Fu, M., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Internet of Things Journal. p. 1 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Filtering Algorithm 100%
  • Kalman Filter 100%
  • Measurement Data 100%
  • Adaptive Hybrid 100%
  • Basestation 50%

• A Biological Immunity-Based Neuro Prototype for Few-Shot Anomaly Detection with Character Embedding

  Ma, Z., Chen, Z., Zheng, X., Wang, T., You, Y., Zou, S. & Wang, Y., Jan 2024, In: Cyborg and Bionic Systems. 5, 0086.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Equipment Failure 100%
  • Learning Phase 100%
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Accelerated Gradient Flow for Directed Graphs with Event-Based Broadcasting

  Dhullipalla, M. H., Yu, H. & Chen, T., 1 Mar 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems. 11, 1, p. 510-522 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • continuous-time 100%
  • Directed Graphs 100%
  • Continuous Time 100%
  • Gradient Flow 100%
  • Dynamical System 100%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A Closed-Loop Soft Startup Strategy to Suppress Inrush Current for Full-Bridge Modular Multilevel Converters

  Zhang, D., Sha, D., Gao, C., Liu, X., Long, H., Tang, G., Zhao, Y. & Gao, Y., 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. 39, 11, p. 14787-14799 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Mechanical Switch 100%

• A comparative assessment of gravitational field modeling methods for binary asteroid landing

  Wen, T., Zeng, X., Li, Z. & Yu, Y., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Astrodynamics.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Finite Element Method 100%
  • Gravitational Field 100%
  • Landers 100%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A compatible carbon efficiency information service framework based on the industrial internet identification

  Chi, C., Liu, Y., Ma, B., Chai, S., Zhang, P. & Yin, Z., Aug 2024, In: Digital Communications and Networks. 10, 4, p. 884-894 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Digital Transformation 100%
  • Rapid Development 100%
  • Supply Chain 100%
  • Interaction Model 100%
  • Basic Operation 100%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A Coordinated Behavior Planning and Trajectory Planning Framework for Multi-UGVs in Unstructured Narrow Interaction Scenarios

  Zang, Z., Zhang, X., Song, J., Lu, Y., Li, Z., Dong, H., Li, Y., Ju, Z. & Gong, J., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles. p. 1-14 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Trajectory Planning 100%
  • Quadratic Programming 40%
  • Experimental Result 20%
  • Planning Method 20%
  • Driving Behavior 20%

• A Cost-Driven Intelligence Scheduling Approach for Deadline-Constrained IoT Workflow Applications in Cloud Computing

  Ye, L., Yang, L., Xia, Y. & Zhao, X., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Internet of Things Journal. p. 1 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Competitive Edge 100%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Active Fault-Tolerant Control Against Intermittent Faults for State-Constrained Nonlinear Systems

  Jia, F., Cao, F. & He, X., 1 Apr 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems. 54, 4, p. 2389-2401 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Nonlinear System 100%
  • Fault Tolerant Control 100%
  • Active Fault 100%
  • Fault Diagnosis 75%
  • Actuator 50%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Active Fault-Tolerant Strategy for Flight Vehicles: Transfer Learning-Based Fault Diagnosis and Fixed-Time Fault-Tolerant Control

  Zhao, J., Lu, P., Du, C. & Cao, F., 1 Feb 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. 60, 1, p. 1047-1059 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Fault Tolerant 100%
  • Transfer Learning 100%
  • Fault Diagnosis 100%
  • fault-tolerance 100%
  • Fault Tolerant Control 100%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Active vibration control in robotic grinding using six-axis acceleration feedback

  Wu, C., Guo, K., Sun, J., Liu, Y. & Zheng, D., 15 May 2024, In: Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 214, 111379.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Robot 100%
  • Grinding (Machining) 100%
  • Acceleration Feedback 100%
  • Active Vibration Control 100%
  • Joints (Structural Components) 50%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Adaptive Event-Triggered Resilient Control of Heterogeneous Multiagent Under DoS Attacks and Link Faults on Directed Graphs

  Yan, C., Yan, L., Lv, Y. & Xia, Y., 1 Jan 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering. 11, 1, p. 834-847 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Regulation Strategy 100%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Adaptive Fixed-Time Optimal Formation Control for Uncertain Nonlinear Multiagent Systems Using Reinforcement Learning

  Wang, P., Yu, C., Lv, M. & Cao, J., 1 Mar 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering. 11, 2, p. 1729-1743 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Reinforcement Learning 100%
  • Multiagents 100%
  • Multi Agent Systems 100%
  • Formation Control 100%
  • Estimation Error 66%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Adaptive Formation Tracking Control of Multiple Vertical Takeoff and Landing UAVs with Bearing-Only Measurements

  Huang, Y., Sun, B., Meng, Z. & Sun, J., 1 Jun 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. 54, 6, p. 3491-3501 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 100%
  • Control Algorithm 100%
  • Control Scheme 50%
  • Numerical Example 50%
  • Closed Loop 50%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Adaptive key-frame selection-based facial expression recognition via multi-cue dynamic features hybrid fusion

  Pan, B., Hirota, K., Dai, Y., Jia, Z., Fukushima, E. F. & She, J., Mar 2024, In: Information Sciences. 660, 120138.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Improving Data Quality 100%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Adaptive Mid-Stance Phase Observer Aided Pedestrian Inertial Navigation System for Varying Gait Speeds

  Meng, Z., Deng, Z., Zhang, P. & Li, Z., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Internet of Things Journal. p. 1 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Inertial Navigation System 100%
  • Stance Phase 100%
  • Lever Arm 60%
  • Magnetic Field 40%
  • Phase Detector 40%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Adaptive multivariate reusable launch vehicles reentry attitude control with pre-specified performance in the presence of unmatched disturbances

  Ge, T., Chai, R., Zhu, Q., Chen, K., Tsourdos, A. & Farhan, I. M. D., Feb 2024, In: Aerospace Science and Technology. 145, 108858.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Control Method 100%
  • Performance Function 100%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Adaptive output observers-based distributed tracking

  Xu, Y., Wu, Z. G. & Pan, Y. J., Mar 2024, In: Automatica. 161, 111489.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Heterogeneous System 100%
  • Exchange Traffic 33%
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Adaptive Receding Horizon-Based Self-Triggered Constrained SMC

  Meng, H., Zhang, J., Li, S. & Sun, Z., 1 Feb 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs. 71, 2, p. 737-741 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Sliding Mode Control 100%
  • Optimal Control Problem 100%
  • Terminal Set 66%
  • Demonstrates 33%
  • Satisfies 33%

• A dynamic target tracking framework of UGV for UAV recovery under random disturbances

  Li, B., Wang, S., Si, J., Xu, Y., Wang, L., Deng, C., Wang, J. & Liu, Z., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Industrial Robot.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 100%
  • Target Tracking 100%
  • Ground Vehicle 100%
  • State Estimation 66%
  • Vehicle Control 66%

• A Flexible Piezoelectric PVDF/MXene Pressure Sensor for Roughness Discrimination

  Wang, X., Lu, Y., Jiang, J., Lv, C., Fu, H. & Xie, M., 1 Mar 2024, In: IEEE Sensors Journal. 24, 5, p. 7176-7184 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • MXene 100%
  • Piezoelectric 100%
  • Pressure Sensor 100%
  • Piezoelectricity 100%
  • Nanocomposite 60%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• A Flight-Fault-Aware Path Planning Strategy for VTOL Intelligent Air-Ground Vehicle Using Game Learning Approach

  Zhao, J., Yang, C., Liu, G., Wang, W., Qie, T., Xiang, C. & Liu, H., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles. p. 1-27 27 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Energy Engineering 100%
  • Ground Vehicle 100%
  • Path Planning 100%
  • Multimode 100%
  • Learning Approach 100%

• AGCG: Air–Ground Collaboration Geolocation Based on Visual Servo With Uncalibrated Cameras

  Sun, Z., Liu, Y., Zhang, L. & Deng, F., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. p. 1-10 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Parameter Estimation 100%
  • Geolocation 100%
  • Drone 100%
  • Camera Parameter 100%
  • Estimation Method 100%

• A Generic Bandwidth Determination Method for 3rd-LESO and Analysis of the Extended 4th-LESO Candidates in Saliency-Based Sensorless Control

  Li, Y., Chen, Z., Sun, X., Zhu, Z. Q. & Liu, X., 1 Jun 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion. 39, 2, p. 1394-1411 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Extended State Observer 100%
  • Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor 20%
  • Motor Drive 20%
  • Frequency Noise 10%
  • Fourth Order 10%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A Greedy-Strategy-Based Iterative Optimization Method for Articulated Vehicle Global Trajectory Optimization in Complex Environments

  Hua, B., Chai, R., Chen, K., Jiang, H., Chai, S. & Xia, Y., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Unmanned Systems.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Simulation Set 100%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A GRU network framework towards fault-tolerant control for flight vehicles based on a gain-scheduled approach

  Yang, B., Lu, P., Du, C. & Cao, F., Mar 2024, In: Aerospace Science and Technology. 146, 108954.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Fault Tolerant Control 100%
  • Recurrent 100%
  • Gain Control 25%
  • Neural Network Architecture 25%
  • Gain-Scheduling 25%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A high-altitude geomagnetic matching area selection approach based on geomagnetic information entropy and geomagnetic direction entropy

  Han, Y. & Liang, R., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Measurement and Control.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Trajectory Planning 100%
  • Contours 100%

• A Joint Fault-Tolerant and Fault Diagnosis Strategy for Multiple Actuator Faults of Full-Vehicle Active Suspension Systems

  Yan, S., Sun, W. & Xia, Y., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. p. 1-13 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Multiple Actuator Fault 100%
  • Operation Period 11%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A knowledge-guided Estimation of Distribution Algorithm for energy-efficient Joint Robotic Assembly Line Balancing and Feeding Problem

  Wu, C. G., Zhang, R. & Xia, Y., Jul 2024, In: Swarm and Evolutionary Computation. 88, 101579.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Energy Engineering 100%
  • Joints (Structural Components) 100%
  • Robotic Assembly 100%
  • Assembly Line Balancing 100%
  • Energy Efficient 100%

• A Lightweight Optimal Trajectory Planning for Smart Summon in Highly Complex and Irregular Parking Lot Scenarios

  Hua, B., Chai, R., Wang, X., Chai, S., Zhang, J. & Xia, Y., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. p. 1-12 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Trajectory Planning 100%
  • Optimal Control Problem 100%
  • Optimal Trajectory 100%
  • Tasks 33%
  • Demonstrates 33%

• A long lifetime and highly sensitive wearable microneedle sensor for the continuous real-time monitoring of glucose in interstitial fluid

  Yin, S., Yu, Z., Song, N. N., Guo, Z., Li, W., Ma, J., Wang, X., Liu, J. & Liang, M., 15 Jan 2024, In: Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 244, 115822.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Microneedle 100%
  • Carbon Nanotube 100%
  • Glucose Oxidase 100%
  • Electrochemical Sensor 40%
  • Transmissions 20%
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Altruistic seagull optimization algorithm enables selection of radiomic features for predicting benign and malignant pulmonary nodules

  Zhao, Z., Guo, S., Han, L., Wu, L., Zhang, Y. & Yan, B., Sept 2024, In: Computers in Biology and Medicine. 180, 108996.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Lung Nodule 100%
  • Radiomics 100%
  • Cancer 37%
  • Cancer Screening 33%
  • Lung Cancer Screening 25%

• A miniaturized statically balanced compliant mechanism for on-chip ultralow wide-bandwidth vibrational energy harvesting

  Liang, H., Fu, H. & Hao, G., 7 Mar 2024, In: Mechanical Sciences. 15, 1, p. 159-168 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Compliant Mechanism 100%
  • Structural Solution 12%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A Multi-Layer Drifting Controller for All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Beyond Driving Limits

  Tian, X., Yang, S., Yang, Y., Song, W. & Fu, M., 1 Apr 2024, In: IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 29, 2, p. 1229-1239 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Drive Wheel 100%
  • Sideslip 100%
  • Steady State 100%
  • Multilayer 100%
  • Sideslip Angle 40%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• A Multi-Objective Trajectory Planning Method of the Dual-Arm Robot for Cabin Docking Based on the Modified Cuckoo Search Algorithm

  Liu, R. & Pan, F., Jan 2024, In: Machines. 12, 1, 64.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Trajectory Planning 100%
  • Search Algorithm 100%
  • Robot Arm 100%
  • Cuckoo Search Algorithm 100%
  • Initial Population 50%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A multi-step on-policy deep reinforcement learning method assisted by off-policy policy evaluation

  Zhang, H., Ma, H., Mersha, B. W. & Jin, Y., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Applied Intelligence.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Deep Reinforcement Learning 100%
  • Learning Method 100%
  • Policy Evaluation 100%
  • Reinforcement Learning 100%
  • Function Value 66%

• An adaptive large neighborhood search for the multi-point dynamic aggregation problem

  Lu, S., Xin, B., Chen, J. & Guo, M., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Control Theory and Technology.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Adaptive Large Neighborhood Search 100%
  • Execution Plan 50%
  • Task Execution 50%
  • Real-World Problem 25%
  • Variable Length 25%

• Analysis of Replay Attacks With Countermeasure for State Estimation of Cyber-Physical Systems

  Guo, H., Sun, J. & Pang, Z. H., 1 Jan 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs. 71, 1, p. 206-210 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Cyber Physical Systems 100%
  • State Estimation 100%
  • Estimation Performance 50%
  • Estimation Error 50%
  • State Estimate 50%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• An efficient and lightweight off-policy actor–critic reinforcement learning framework

  Zhang, H., Ma, H., Zhang, X., Mersha, B. W., Wang, L. & Jin, Y., Sept 2024, In: Applied Soft Computing. 163, 111814.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Complex Environment 100%
  • Reinforcement Learning 100%
  • Learning Framework 100%
  • Learning Method 100%
  • Neural Network 100%

• An Efficient Robotic Pushing and Grasping Method in Cluttered Scene

  Yu, S., Zhai, D. H., Xia, Y. & Guan, Y., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. p. 1-14 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Robot 100%
  • Multistage 100%
  • Tasks 66%
  • local feature 50%
  • Learning Framework 50%

• An efficient two-stage evolutionary algorithm for multi-robot task allocation in nuclear accident rescue scenario

  Wen, C. & Ma, H., Feb 2024, In: Applied Soft Computing. 152, 111223.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pareto Solution 100%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• An Improved Gait Detection Algorithm Based on Zero-Velocity Detection Method and its Application

  Fang, Z., Xia, Y. & Zhai, D. H., 15 Jan 2024, In: IEEE Sensors Journal. 24, 2, p. 2066-2078 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Gold Standard 100%
  • Processing Method 100%
  • Relative Error 100%
  • Healthy Subject 100%
  • Body Trajectory 100%

• An improved uncooperative space target de-tumbling method using electromagnetic de-tumbling devices with AC excitation

  Du, L., Chen, Z., Hu, H., Liu, X. & Guo, Y., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Advances in Space Research.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• A Novel Decentralized Frequency Regulation Method of Renewable Energy Stations Based on Minimum Reserve Capacity for Renewable Energy-Dominated Power Systems

  Wang, M., Guo, J., Ma, S., Zhang, X., Wang, T. & Luo, K., 1 Mar 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. 39, 2, p. 3701-3714 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Capacity Reserve 100%