Xilun Ding

7.1k total citations · 3 hit papers
292 papers, 5.0k citations indexed

About

Xilun Ding is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Control and Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Xilun Ding has authored 292 papers receiving a total of 5.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 135 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 133 papers in Control and Systems Engineering and 100 papers in Mechanical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Xilun Ding's work include Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics (72 papers), Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence (47 papers) and Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics (46 papers). Xilun Ding is often cited by papers focused on Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics (72 papers), Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence (47 papers) and Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics (46 papers). Xilun Ding collaborates with scholars based in China, United Kingdom and Italy. Xilun Ding's co-authors include Wuxiang Zhang, Jian S. Dai, Yushu Yu, Kun Xu, Di Shi, Wei Zhang, Kun Xu, Tao Zhang, Dimiter Zlatanov and J. M. Selig and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and Advanced Functional Materials.

In The Last Decade

Xilun Ding

269 papers receiving 4.9k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

A Review on Lower Limb Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Robots

2019 307 citations Di Shi, Wuxiang Zhang et al. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering profile →
Touchless interactive teaching of soft robots through flexible bimodal sensory interfaces

2022 190 citations Jiaqi Liu, Feiyang Yuan et al. profile →
Octopus-inspired sensorized soft arm for environmental interaction

2023 144 citations Feiyang Yuan, Jiaqi Liu et al. Science Robotics profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Xilun Ding China	36	2.2k	1.9k	1.5k	885	795	292	5.0k
Gerd Hirzinger Germany	46	4.6k 2.1×	4.8k 2.5×	2.3k 1.5×	1.3k 1.5×	156 0.2×	242	8.6k
Elliot W. Hawkes United States	44	4.0k 1.8×	1.0k 0.5×	2.9k 1.9×	556 0.6×	224 0.3×	106	5.8k
Matthew Spenko United States	27	2.1k 0.9×	792 0.4×	1.2k 0.8×	611 0.7×	223 0.3×	100	4.1k
Steven Dubowsky United States	55	3.6k 1.6×	5.2k 2.7×	2.8k 1.8×	2.4k 2.7×	1.7k 2.1×	233	10.7k
G. Hirzinger Germany	48	4.4k 2.0×	5.1k 2.7×	2.6k 1.7×	1.4k 1.6×	82 0.1×	219	8.5k
Stefano Stramigioli Netherlands	40	3.6k 1.6×	3.5k 1.8×	2.1k 1.4×	829 0.9×	126 0.2×	343	7.2k
Claudio Melchiorri Italy	39	3.0k 1.4×	4.1k 2.2×	2.2k 1.4×	389 0.4×	93 0.1×	272	6.3k
Marco Ceccarelli Italy	29	2.5k 1.1×	2.8k 1.5×	1.1k 0.7×	199 0.2×	156 0.2×	433	4.4k
Kenji Kawashima Japan	28	1.5k 0.7×	799 0.4×	1.2k 0.8×	158 0.2×	259 0.3×	268	2.8k
Zongquan Deng China	38	2.0k 0.9×	2.5k 1.3×	2.4k 1.6×	1.1k 1.2×	2.5k 3.2×	529	6.4k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Xilun Ding

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All Works

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Pan, Fei, Jiaqi Liu, Feiyang Yuan, et al.. (2025). Miniature deep-sea morphable robot with multimodal locomotion. Science Robotics. 10(100). eadp7821–eadp7821. 10 indexed citations

Feng, Yanggang, Ke Ma, Jiaxin Ren, et al.. (2025). A Wearable Isokinetic Training Robot for Enhanced Bedside Knee Rehabilitation. IEEE Transactions on Robotics. 41. 2460–2476.

Xu, Kun, et al.. (2025). Improved Mobility Efficiency of Hexapod Robot Based on Contact Parameter Identification Using Foot-Force Sensor. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 30(6). 7774–7785.

Xu, Kun, et al.. (2024). Design and analysis of a novel deployable grasping manipulator for space object capture. Acta Astronautica. 224. 266–280. 1 indexed citations

Liu, Fei, et al.. (2024). Mechanical and interfacial analysis of 3D-printed two-matrix continuous carbon fibre composites for enhanced structural performance. Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing. 180. 108105–108105. 12 indexed citations

Zhu, Weijun, et al.. (2024). Genetic Algorithm Optimization Design of Gradient Conformal Chiral Metamaterials and 3D Printing Verification for Morphing Wings. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 37(1). 2 indexed citations

Wang, Zemin, et al.. (2024). Lift system optimization for hover-capable flapping wing micro air vehicle. Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering. 19(3). 1 indexed citations

Xu, Kun, et al.. (2024). Bionic Bird Claw Design for Grabbing and Perching Inspired by Tendon-Locking Mechanism. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 9(9). 8090–8097. 4 indexed citations

Ding, Xilun, et al.. (2024). Mobility, Singularity and Configuration Analysis of a Bennett-Based Reconfigurable 8R Linkage. 473–478. 1 indexed citations

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Chen, Jiawei, et al.. (2024). Unlocking Versatile Locomotion: A Novel Quadrupedal Robot with 4-DoFs Legs for Roller Skating. 8037–8043. 1 indexed citations

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Shang, Junfan, et al.. (2023). Z-direction performance and failure behavior of 3D printed continuous fiber reinforced composites with sinusoidal structure. Composites Science and Technology. 239. 110069–110069. 17 indexed citations

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Zhang, Wuxiang, et al.. (2023). Bending-Sensitive Optical Waveguide Sensor With Carbon-Fiber Layer for Monitoring Grip Strength. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 31. 1922–1932. 7 indexed citations

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Liu, Jiaqi, Yue Lu, Hui Yang, et al.. (2023). An Underwater Robotic System With a Soft Continuum Manipulator for Autonomous Aquatic Grasping. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 29(2). 1007–1018. 10 indexed citations

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Zheng, Yi, Kun Xu, Yaobin Tian, Huichao Deng, & Xilun Ding. (2022). Bionic Design and Analysis of a Novel Quadruped Robot with a Multistage Buffer System. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 35(1). 6 indexed citations

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Liu, Fei, et al.. (2022). A Planar Underactuated Compaction Mechanism with Self-Adaptability for Automated Fiber Placement Heads. Aerospace. 9(10). 586–586. 5 indexed citations

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Zhang, Tao, et al.. (2021). Review on planetary regolith-sampling technology. Progress in Aerospace Sciences. 127. 100760–100760. 53 indexed citations

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Qi, Jing, Xilun Ding, Weiwei Li, Zhonghua Han, & Kun Xu. (2020). Fusing Hand Postures and Speech Recognition for Tasks Performed by an Integrated Leg–Arm Hexapod Robot. Applied Sciences. 10(19). 6995–6995. 4 indexed citations

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Duan, Haibin, et al.. (2020). Dynamic Discrete Pigeon-Inspired Optimization for Multi-UAV Cooperative Search-Attack Mission Planning. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. 57(1). 706–720. 132 indexed citations

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Xu, Kun, et al.. (2019). Gait Analysis of Quadruped Robot Using the Equivalent Mechanism Concept Based on Metamorphosis. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 32(1). 14 indexed citations

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Shi, Di, Wuxiang Zhang, Wei Zhang, & Xilun Ding. (2019). A Review on Lower Limb Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Robots. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 32(1). 307 indexed citations breakdown →

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