Qirong TANG

Email qirong.tang@outlook.com

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Qirong Tang   

During the semester year of 2027, Prof. Tang would enroll 2 to 4 Ph.D. students and 7 to 9 Master students who will start their study in the Autumn of 2027, meanwhile 1 to 2 Post-doc. For sure, international students are also very welcomed.

  • Research Interests

      • Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics
      Swarm Intelligence and Swarm Robotics;
      Robot Manipulator, Hand, Dual-arm System (incl. Large Space Manipulator) and Its Compliant Grasp Control;
      Embodied Intelligence & Humanoid Robotics;
      Human-Robot Collaboration with Hybrid Intelligence;
      Underwater Vehicle-Manipulator Systems (Robots);
      Wearable Robotics and Wearable Vision Systems
      Robot Multibody System Dynamics, Biomimetics, and Optimization
      Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research on Robotics, Multibody System Dynamics and Optimization
      Bio-inspired Soft Robotics and Optimization
      Robot Neurodynamics and Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs)
      Robotic Neurodynamics
      Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs)


  • Work Experience

      • May 2015 - Present Professor, Laboratory of Robotics and Multibody System, Tongji University.
      Oct. 2014 - Apr. 2015 Associate Professor, Laboratory of Robotics and Multibody System, Tongji University.
      Oct. 2012 - Sep. 2014 Senior Research Associate, ITM, University of Stuttgart, Germany.


  • Education

      • Oct. 2008 - Sep. 2012 Doctoral Study and Research in University of Stuttgart, Major in Mechanical Engineering in the Field of Swarm Robotics, Dissertation under Prof. Eberhard Entitled Cooperative Search by Mixed Simulated and Real Robots in a Swarm Based on Mechanical Particle Swarm Optimization, with Grade mit Auszeichnung.
      Sep. 2006 - Jul. 2008 Master of Science in Mechatronics at State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology(HIT), China. University Outstanding Thesis. GPA 3.9/4.
      (2005 - 2008: Institute of Robotics of HIT)
      Sep. 2002 - Jul. 2006 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Automation, Department of Mechanical Engineering, HIT. University Outstanding Thesis. Awarded as Recommended Student and Exempted from Admission Exams for Master Study.


  • Honors & Awards

      • (selected)
      2025 Changjiang Distinguished Professor Holder
      2024 First Prize of Shanghai Technological Invention Award (Ranked 1st)
      2024 Shanghai Leading Talent (Individual)
      2024 Second Prize of Technological Invention Award, Chinese Institute of Electronics (Ranked 1st)
      2024 “Excellence” Graduate Supervisor Team, Tongji University (Team Leader)
      2024 “May Fourth Youth Medal” Collective Award, Tongji University (Team Leader)
      2023 Shanghai Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Individual)
      2023 First Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award, Chinese Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (Ranked 2nd)
      2022 Selected for a Major National Talent Program
      2022 The Master thesis work 'Research on Three-dimensional Spatial Motion Planning and Modular Truss Assembly with Dual-arm Collaboration' done by Mr. Zhipeng XU, supervised by Prof. Qirong Tang was granted as Tongji University's outstanding Master Thesis of 2022
      2022 Vice Director and Member of the Standing Committee of Virtual Reality and Human-computer Interaction of China, CICC
      2021 Member of an AI Expert Group
      2021 "Robot Intelligence" Special Committee of China Association for Science and Technology
      2021 Organizing Committee of China Robotics Academic Annual Conference
      2021 Convener of "Swarm Intelligence and Swarm Robots" Forum of 2021 China Robotics Academic Annual Conference
      2021 The student innovation project "multifunctional water environment monitoring and cleaning robot for small aquaculture waters" supervised by Prof. Qirong TANG, and Dr. Ruiqin GUO, was selected into the 14th National College Students' innovation and entrepreneurship annual conference. (Xi'an, China)
      2021 The project "Flexible PCBs Sorting by Collaborative Dual-arm Based on Computer Vision" supervised by Prof. Qirong TANG won the first prize of the growth group at the 7th Tongji University Students' innovation and entrepreneurship academic forum.
      2020 The Second Prize Winner of 2020 Shanghai Science and Technology (Ranking No. 1)
      2020 The thesis work 'Robotic Arm Grasp Planning and Evaluating Based on Deep Convolutional Neural Networks' done by Mr. Xuecheng QI, supervised by Prof. Qirong Tang was granted as Tongji University's outstanding Bachelor Thesis of 2020
      2019 The Organizing Committee Member of the Tenth International Conference on Swarm Intelligence
      2018 Winner of the Youth Five Four Medal at Tongji University
      2018 The Organizing Committee Chairman of the Ninth International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, Best Special Session Paper Award
      2017 Best Special Session Paper Award of the Eighth International Conference on Swarm Intelligence
      2015 Awardee of National High-level Talents Plan
      2015 Awardee of Shanghai Pujiang Program (Type A)
      2015 The thesis work 'Three-Dimensional Modeling and Transmission Design of the Light-weight Robot' done by Mr. Gongyao CHEN, supervised by Prof. Qirong Tang was granted as Tongji University's outstanding Bachelor Thesis of 2015
      2014 Awardee of Tongji University Youth Excellent Talents Training Plan
      2013 The US Media 'VerticalNews' reported Prof. Tang's research on Swarm Robotics (Nov. 18, 2013)
      2013 As elected specialist of Robotics and Mechatronics by CGME, Germany
      2013 Chunhui Program Holder of Ministry of Education of P.R. China
      2011 Finalist for the SimTech 2011 International Conference Best Poster Award
      2010 IFToMM Young Delegate Grant Holder


  • Publications

      • black: published, green: accepted for publication, red: submitted for publication
      [175] 李金妍, 熊根良*, 党博文, 汤奇荣, 兰天. 基于目标跟踪和改进高斯混合模型的动态场景视觉惯性SLAM方法[J]. 激光与光电子学进展, 2026, 63(6): 157-168.
      [174] 刘德云，冯世进*，郑奇腾，张晓磊，汤奇荣. 间断级配土应力传递机制与小应变刚度特征分析[J]. 岩土工程学报, 2026, 14 pages.
      [173] 刘德云，冯世进*，郑奇腾，杨端，汤奇荣. 考虑颗粒形状的橡胶砂混合物应力分布与小应变特性[J]. 岩土工程学报, 2026, 13 pages.
      [172] 马保平, 汪远翔, 王文瑞, 陈锋, 阚宏伟, 汤奇荣*. 受限环境下基于视觉伺服的假肢手目标对准方法[J]. 机器人, 2026, 48(2): 226-237.
      [171] Wenrui Wang, Delun Li, Bowen Zhan, Xin Chen, Chao Yang, and Qirong Tang*. Cooperative Assembly of Space Telescope Sub-Mirror Modules Based on Visual Measurement and Trajectory Optimization. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3109(1): 012084, 2025. DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/3109/1/012084
      [170] Xiaotian Li, Zhijie Chen, Wenkai Zhang, Yuhao Cai, Yilun Sun, and Qirong Tang*. Planning-Enhanced Two-Stage Reinforcement Learning for Cooperative Multi-AUV Cable Tracking under Intermittent Visibility. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2026) , December 16-20, 2026, Tengchong, China.
      [169] Yunquan Fan, Tong Li, Yuanzhe Cui, and Qirong Tang*. Pheromone-Guided Cooperative Coverage Control for Multi-UAV Systems in Cluttered Environments. Advanced Robotics, 2026 (Submitted).
      [168] Rongfu Lin, Yuhao Cai, Yilun Sun, and Qirong Tang*. Fixed-Time Sliding Mode Control of AUV Based on Adaptive Super-Twisting Algorithm and Extended State Observer. Journal of Marine Science and Application, 2026 (Submitted).
      [167] Qirong Tang*, Xin Chen, Delun Li, Bowen Zhan, and Wenrui Wang. Curve Estimation Driven Low-Light Enhancement and Denoising of Images in Space Non-Cooperative Target Dataset. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3109(1): 012082, 2025.
      [166] Tianping Hou, Shibo Su, Wenkai Zhang, and Qirong Tang*. Underwater Dual-arm Synchronous Control Based on Cross Coupling Strategy and Model Predictive Control. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2026), Chengdu, China, July 17–20, 2026.
      [165] Hanshu Chen, Xiekuan Zha, Chen Ding, and Qirong Tang*. A Robust Trajectory-Tracking Controller for a Ribbon-Like Magnetic Microswarm. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2026), Chengdu, China, July 17–20, 2026.
      [164] Mingda Yu, Yilun Sun, Yuanxiang Wang, Qi Gu, and Qirong Tang*. Confidence-Aware and Potential-Based Reward-Guided QMIX for Multi-AUV Cooperative Coverage Detection under Sonar Confidence Decay. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 2026.
      [163] Mingda Yu, Yilun Sun, Qi Gu, and Qirong Tang*. VLM-Skill: Hierarchical Stage-Skill-Algorithm Orchestration for Cooperative Multi-AUV Missions. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2026) , December 16-20, 2026, Tengchong, China.
      [162] Hongwei Chen, Tong Li, Yuanzhe Cui, and Qirong Tang*. A Distributed Adaptive Coverage Search Method for Multi-UAV Based on Local Communication. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2026), Chengdu, China, July 17–20, 2026.
      [161] Tong Li , Yuanzhe Cui, Lingchong Gao, Wenkai Zhang, Johannes Fottner, and Qirong Tang*. Sensorless Contact Detection and Compliant Control for Dynamic Aerial Grasping. Nonlinear Dynamics, 2026, 114(948): 1-16.
      [160] Shuaiqi Wang, Yuanxiang Wang, Jing Sun, and Qirong Tang*. Aerial-Ground Point Cloud Registration via Sequential Hypothesis Generation and Kinematics-Guided Parallel Scoring. The 8th International Conference on Robotics and Computer Vision (ICRCV2026), Jiangyin, China, Nov. 6-8, 2026.
      [159] Shuaiqi Wang, Jiajie Sha, Wei You, Yuanxiang Wang, and Qirong Tang*. Real-time Detection of Outdoor Non-obvious Anthropogenic Trace via Texture Contrast Learning. Machine Vision and Applications. 2026, 37(124).
      [158] Shibo Su, Haoyu Liu, Yuanzhe Cui, Yilun Sun, and Qirong Tang*. An Adaptive Path-tracking Framework with Velocity Adaptation for Underactuated AUV in Large Curvature Paths. Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology, 2026.
      [157] Haoyu Liu, Qirong Tang, and Yuanxiang Wang*. Parallel Graph Inference for Decentralized and Asynchronous Multi-Robot Cooperative Localization under Limited Connectivity. Robotics and Automation Letters.
      [156] Baoping Ma, Yuanxiang Wang, Wenrui Wang, Shuaiqi Wang, Bowen Zhan, and Qirong Tang*. Contrastive State Transition-Driven Reinforcement Learning for Robust Quadrupedal Locomotion. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence.
      [155] Baoping Ma, Yuanxiang Wang, Shuaiqi Wang, Mingqiu Guo, and Qirong Tang*. Sensorless Intent-Aware Locomotion for Quadruped Guide Robots via Proprioceptive Force Estimation. Robotics and Autonomous Systems.
      [154] Rongfu Lin*, Yuhao Cai, Shuaiyu Lin, Yi Wang, and Qirong Tang. A Novel Family of Partially-decoupled 2R1T RCM Mechanisms for Minimally Invasive Surgical Robot: Conceptual Design, Kinematics, Singularity and Workspace Analysis, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2026.
      [153] Qirong Tang*, Xin Chen, Bowen Zhan, Rongfu Lin, Haicheng Jiang, and Wenrui Wang. SNCTD: A Detector for Space Non-cooperative Targets with Low-light Enhancement and Small-scale Feature Fusion. Applied Optics. 64(29): 8777-8787, 2025.
      [152] Baoping Ma, Yuanxiang Wang, Wenrui Wang, Shuaiqi Wang, Bowen Zhan, and Qirong Tang*. Contrastive State Transition-Driven Reinforcement Learning for Robust Quadrupedal Locomotion. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. (under review)
      [151] Yiming Kong, Yao Xu, Dantong Zheng, Hao Wang, Yishan Li, Qirong Tang*, and Yong Hu*. DNA-Directed Adhesion of a Sono-Activatable Hydrogel to Oral Leukoplakia Lesion for cGAS-STING Pathway Associated-Immunotherapy. SCIENCE CHINA Materials, 2026.
      [150] Changhui Liu, Hao Li, Xiaojia Liu, Ruohan Qiu, Jiewu Leng, Qian Li, Qingcheng Yang, and Qirong Tang*. ESAL: An event series-active learning framework for efficient residual stress and flatness prediction in Direct Energy Deposition. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.03.054, 2026.
      [149] Min Yu, Yuanxiang Wang, and Qirong Tang*. Reactive motion planning for dynamic capture of UVMS considering manipulability transfer. Ocean Engineering, 342: 123074, 2025.
      [148] 李金妍, 熊根良, 党博文, 汤奇荣, 兰天. 基于目标跟踪和改进GMM的动态场景视觉惯性SLAM算法[J]. 激光与光电子学进展, 2026, vol.63, no., 6, 0615002.
      [147] 汤奇荣*, 王树卿，林荣富，李德伦. 面向月面崎岖地形的机器人路径规划方法[J]. 机器人, 2025年. (已录用)
      [146] Hao Ye, Min Yu, Qirong Tang*. A Lightweight YOLOv11-based Model with Small Object Enhance Pyramid for Underwater Object Detection in Aerial Imagery. The 16th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI), July 11-15, 2025, Yokohama, Japan.
      [145] Yanghui Zhu, Qingcong Wu, Bai Chen, Qirong Tang, Hong Zeng, and Hongtao Wu. Design and Torque Control of a Modular Reconfigurable Variable Stiffness Exoskeleton for Improved Transparency. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 30(6): 6302-6313, 2025.
      [144] Qirong Tang*, Wenkai Zhang, Min Yu, Haoyu Liu, Sheng Gao, and Runda Lin. Dynamic Communication Topology Based Formation Control with Doubleloop Controller for Multiple AUVs. Ocean Engineering, 363, Part 2, 126601, 2026.
      [143] Yuanzhe Cui, Tong Li, Yichao Shen, Shibo Su, and Qirong Tang*. Distributed Geometric Control of Underactuated UAVs for Cooperative Transportation, The 16th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI), July 11-15, 2025, Yokohama, Japan, pp 261-270.
      [142] Yuanjie Di, Min Yu, Yuanzhe Cui, Shibo Su and Qirong Tang*. A robust region-based controller for an underwater vehicle-manipulator system,The 16th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI), July 11-15, 2025, Yokohama, Japan.
      [141] Shibo Su, Min Yu, Yuanzhe Cui, Zikang Dong and Qirong Tang*. A novel path planning method for underactuated AUV docking based on Bézier curve and RP-PSO, The 16th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI), July 11-15, 2025, Yokohama, Japan.
      [140] Baoping Ma, Yuanxiang Wang, Shuaiqi Wang, Mingqiu Guo, and Qirong Tang*. Sensorless Intent-Aware Locomotion for Quadruped Guide Robots via Proprioceptive Force Estimation. Robotics and Autonomous Systems. (under review)
      [139] Wenrui Wang, Qirong Tang*, Hao Yang, Chao Yang, Baoping Ma, Shuqing Wang, and Rongfu Lin. Model-based contextual reinforcement learning for robotic cooperative manipulation. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 155: 110919, 2025.
      [138] Haoyu Liu, Min Yu, Yuanxiang Wang, Wenkai Zhang, and Qirong Tang*. Explicit Risk-Aware Belief Space Planning for Underwater Active Cooperative Localization. Ocean Engineering, 346: 123710, 2026.
      [137] Changhui Liu, Hao Li, Chunlong Yu, Xueru Liao, Xiaojia Liu, Jianzhi Sun, Qirong Tang, and Min Yu*. Balanced Optimization of Dimensional Accuracy and Printing Efficiency in FDM Based on Data-driven Modeling. Additive Manufacturing Frontiers, 4: 200220, 2025.
      [136] Yuanyuan Yu, Qirong Tang, Qingchao Jiang, and Qinqin Fan. A Deep Reinforcement Learning-assisted Multimodal Multi-objective Bi-level Optimization Method for Multi-robot Task Allocation. IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 29(3): 574-588, 2025.
      [135] Qirong Tang, Yuanjie Di, Tong Li, Yuanzhe Cui, Zongwu Xie, Linlin Feng, and Min Yu*. Nonlinear Trajectory Tracking Control of UVMS with Compositing Fuzzy Disturbance Observer and Robust State-dependent Riccati Equation. Ocean Engineering, 340: 122203, 2025.
      [134] 马保平, 汪远翔, 王文瑞, 陈锋, 阚宏伟, 汤奇荣*. 条件受限下融合视觉伺服的假肢手操控对准方法[J]. 机器人, 48(2): 226-237, 2026.
      [133] Qinqin Fan*, Wentao Huang, Moduo Yu, Qirong Tang, and Qingchao Jiang. Solving Dynamic Multi-objective Optimization Problem of Immersed Tunnel Elements via Multi-source Evolutionary Information Clustering Method. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, vol.140, 109741, 2025.
      [132] Baoping Ma, Yuanxiang Wang, Chenjian Yan, Chenxuan Wang, and Qirong Tang*. Human-Comfort-Aware Vision-Based Locomotion Policy for Quadruped Guide Robots over Vertical Terrains. lEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems. (internal revise)
      [131] Yuanzhe Cui, Tong Li, Hongwei Chen, Chen Ding, and Qirong Tang*. An Impact-Aware Implicit Planning and Control Framework for Cooperative Aerial Transportation. Control Engineering Practice,174: 107037, 2026.
      [130] 余敏, 刘浩煜, 张文凯, 汤奇荣*. 自主水下航行器群探测行为关键技术分析[J]. 舰船科学技术, 2025, 47(3): 111-116.
      [129] 张文凯, 余敏, 刘浩煜, 叶颢, 冯琳琳, 汤奇荣*. 低检测置信度下轻量化水下多目标跟踪方法[J]. 舰船科学技术, 2025, 47(6): 128-133.
      [128] 苏士博, 刘浩煜, 余敏, 汤奇荣*. 自主水下航行器编队流体动力特性分析[J]. 舰船科学技术, 2025, 47(5): 62-67.
      [127] Yuanzhe Cui, Zhipeng Xu, Lou Zhong, Pengjie Xu, Yichao Shen, and Qirong Tang*. A Task-adaptive Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for Dual-arm Robot Manipulation. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 22, pp. 466-479, 2025. DOI: 10.1109/TASE.2024.3352584
      [126] Hai Huang, Xinyu Bian, Tao Jiang, Qirong Tang, Hongde Qin, Zhuo Wang. Hydrodynamic Analysis and Manipulation Control on A Streamlined I-AUV. ISA Transactions, 153: 453-466, 2024.
      [125] Genliang Xiong*, Lan Ye, Xiaoqing Zhang, Yanfeng Gao, Hua Zhang, Dapeng Yang, Chao Yu, and Qirong Tang. Multi-point Variable Parameter Compliant Control of Redundant Manipulator Based on the Equivalent Twin Model of Flexible Contact Dynamics. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, online publication on Oct., 2024.
      [124] Qirong Tang*, Rongfu Lin. Dynamic Modeling and Trajectory Tracking Control of Space Manipulator System with Flexible Joints. internal revise
      [123] Changhui Liu, Ke Jin, Yixi Zhao, Xiaojia Liu, Jianzhi Sun, Xin Li, and Qirong Tang*. A Flexible Fixture System with Integrated Position Optimization for Large Thin-walled Component Assembly. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, vol., 93, June 2025, 102929.
      [122] Guoxin Li, Xingjian Liu, Xiaoyu Wu, Qirong Tang, Hao Zhang, Zhijun Li*, and Peng Shi. A Nonlinear MPC-Net Optimization Framework for Wheeled Humanoid Robots with Whole Body Dynamics. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 23: 3410-3422, 2025.
      [121] Bowen Dang, Genliang Xiong*, Jinyan Li, and Qirong Tang. A Semantic VSLAM System Based on Multiple Classifiers in Dynamic Scenarios. IEEE Sensors Journal. (under review)
      [120] 孙栋, 汤奇荣*, 刘明昊, 李江, 刘浩煜, 崔国华. 面向模块化设计的水下机器人集群编队控制[J]. 舰船科学技术, 2024, 46(2): 68-73.
      [119] 吴瑞明, 杨瑞帆, 汤奇荣*. 国际博士生人才培养模式及实践探究——以同济大学中德博士生院建设为例[J]. 教育信息化论坛, 2024, (04): 72-74.
      [118] 谢小平, 郭瑞琴, 汤奇荣*. 跨境电商柔性物流包装生产线[J]. 机械制造, 2024, 62(01): 62-67.
      [117] 岳文槊, 汤奇荣*, 谢小平, 崔国华. 基于关节电流的假肢手手指控制系统研究[J]. 机床与液压, 2025, 53(3): 41-45.
      [116] 于彦鹏, 余墨多, 汤奇荣, 范勤勤*. 面向城市应急物资配送的多无人机协同路径规划算法[J]. 控制与决策, 2025, 40(4): 1098-1106.
      [115] Baoping Ma, Yuanxiang Wang, Wenrui Wang, Feng Chen, Hongwei Kan, and Qirong Tang*. MGL4GQR: Multi-Gait Locomotion of Guided Quadruped Robot Via Teacher-Student Learning. The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (2024 ROBIO), December 10-14, 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 1532-1537.
      [114] Chao Yang, Qirong Tang*, Wenrui Wang, Hao Yang, Rongfu Lin, Shuqing Wang, and Qingyun Liu. Time-jerk Optimal Trajectory Planning of Robot based on Dung Beetle Optimizer Algorithm. The 7th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Control Engineering (IRCE), Xi’an, China, August 7-9, 2024.
      [113] Bingzheng Wang, Yuanzhe Cui, Yuanxiang Wang and Qirong Tang*. An Automatic Weighting Decision-making Framework for Trajectory Tracking of the Overactuated UAVs Platform. In: 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA 2024), July 31-August 2, 2024, Xi'an, China.
      [112] Xiaotian Li, Feng Chen, Yuanxiang Wang, Baoping Ma, and Qirong Tang*. Obstacle Avoidance for Guided Quadruped Robots in Complex Environments. In: 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA 2024), July 31-August 2, 2024, Xi'an, China.
      [111] Xiaotian Li, Hongwei Kan, Yuanxiang Wang, Baoping Ma, and Qirong Tang*. Multi-sensor Fusion Localization and Terrain Reconstruction for Guided Quadruped Robots. In: 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA 2024), July 31-August 2, 2024, Xi'an, China.
      [110] Yiheng Zhang, Yuanzhe Cui, Yongbo Su, Tong Li, Bingzheng Wang, and Qirong Tang*. Multi-modal Cooperative Perception of Constraint Multi-UAV Platform. In: 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA 2024), July 31-August 2, 2024, Xi'an, China.
      [109] Min Yu, Zhijun Li, Yuan Chai, Yiheng Cheng, Haisheng Xia, Haoyu Liu, and Qirong Tang*. Pursuit-evasion Game for Underwater Robots Considering Both Position and Orientation. IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics (ICARM), July 8-10, 2024, Tokyo, Japan.
      [108] Haoyu Liu, Min Yu, Zhijun Li, Shen Xu, Haisheng Xia, Xiaoping Xie, and Qirong Tang*. Robust Cooperative Localization of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle with Derived Adaptive Regularization. IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics (ICARM), July 8-10, 2024, Tokyo, Japan.
      [107] Zhijun Li, Qirong Tang, Lingjing Jin, Qijun Chen, Zhuping Wang, and Guang Chen. Dexterous Manipulation Control of a Bionic Prosthesis in Cooperation with Human Upper Limbs. IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics (ICARM), July 8-10, 2024, Tokyo, Japan. (Best Paper Award Finalist)
      [106] Kaiqun Zhu, Qirong Tang* and Pengcheng Zhang. Encoding-based Fusion Estimation for Multi-sensor Systems: Applications to Target Tracking. The 39th Youth Academic Annual Conference of Chinese Association of Automation (YAC2024), June 7-9, 2024, Dalian, China. (Best Application Paper Award)
      [105] Wei Zuo, Qingqing Liu, Qirong Tang, and Qinqin Fan*. A Multi-task Constrained Multi-objective Differential Evolutionary Algorithm based on Task Correlation Detection. The 7th International Symposium on Autonomous Systems (ISAS), May 7-9, 2024, Chongqing, China.
      [104] Minghao Liu, Haoyu Liu, Min Yu, and Qirong Tang*. A Preference-based Reinforcement Learning Approach Using Reward Exploration for Decision Making. Chinese Control and Decision Control (CCDC), May 25-27, 2024, Xi'an, China.
      [103] Haoyu Liu, Min Yu, Wenkai Zhang, Minghao Liu, and Qirong Tang*. Jamming-free Impedance Control of UVMS Based on Contact Mechanisms for Peg-in-hole Tasks. Chinese Control and Decision Control (CCDC), May 25-27, 2024, Xi’an, China.
      [102] Wenkai Zhang, Min Yu, Haoyu Liu, Minghao Liu, and Qirong Tang*. An Anti-disturbance Control Strategy for Underwater Peg-in-hole Operation. Chinese Control and Decision Control (CCDC), May 25-27, 2024, Xi’an, China.
      [101] Qirong Tang*, Daopeng Jin, Rong Luo, Rui Tao, Chonglun Li, Jiang Li, Minghao Liu, and Chuan Wang. Tracking Control of An Underwater Manipulator Using Active Disturbance Rejection. Journal of Marine Science and Technology, 28: 770-783, 2023.
      [100] Minghao Liu, Qirong Tang*, Yinghao Li, Changhui Liu, and Jiang Li. A Chattering-suppression Sliding Mode Controller for Underwater Manipulator Using Time Delay Estimation. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. 11(1742): 1-15, 2023.
      [99] Pengjie Xu, Xinyi Chen and Qirong Tang*. Design and Coverage Path Planning of a Disinfection Robot. Actuators, 12(182): 1-15, 2023.
      [98] Pengjie Xu, Jingtao Zhang, Yuanzhe Cui, Kun Zhang, and Qirong Tang*. Modeling and Coordinated Control of Multiple Mobile Manipulators with Closed-chain Constraints. International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 21(4): 1296-1308, 2023.
      [97] Pengjie Xu, Yuanzhe Cui, Yichao Shen, Wei Zhu, Yiheng Zhang, Bingzheng Wang, and Qirong Tang*. Reinforcement Learning Compensated Coordination Control of Multiple Mobile Manipulators for Tight Cooperation. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 123: 106281, 2023.
      [96] Qirong Tang*, Wenrui Wang, Chongfeng Zhang, Huaiwu Zou, Lou Zhong, Ning Li, Xiaolong Ma. Method for Suppressing Vibration During the Position/Force Switching of the Interaction Between a Robotic Arm and the Environment. Journal of Vibration, Measurement and Diagnosis, 2023, 43(03): 419-426. (in Chinese)
      [95] Dong Sun, Qirong Tang*, Jiang Li, Minghao iu, and Guohua Cui. Trajectory tracking control of underactuated micro-AUV based on sliding mode control. Ship Science and Technology, 2023, 45(24): 97-101. (in Chinese)
      [94] Dong Sun, Qirong Tang*, Jiang Li, and Guohua Cui. Design and Implementation of Modular and Convenient Underwater Vehicle System. Automation & Instrumentation, 2023, 38(7): 47-51+56. (in Chinese)
      [93] Wenshuo Yue, Guohua Cui, Ruiqin Guo, Qirong Tang*. A review of research and application of flexible body modeling and compliant control for robot grasping. Robot Technique and Application, 2023, 1: 15-22. (in Chinese)
      [92] Zhuangzhuang Yan, Qirong Tang*, Fang Wang, Ruiqin Guo, Xianglong Wu, and Qingyun Liu. The Dental Implant Robot System Based on Binocular Vision. In: 5th International Conference on Robotics and Computer Vision (ICRCV2023). pp 283-287, September 15-17, 2023, Nanjing, China.
      [91] Bin Liu, Qirong Tang, Wentao Huang, Qingchao Jiang, and Qinqin Fan*. An Elliptical Tangent Graph Method Based on Multi-source Information for UAV Path Planning. Proceedings of 3rd 2023 International Conference on Autonomous Unmanned Systems (3rd ICAUS 2023), Sept 8-11, 2023, Nanjing, China.
      [90] Wenshuo Yue, Wenrui Wang, Baoping Ma, Hao Yang, Guohua Cui, and Qirong Tang*. Design and Motion Analysis of An Underactuated Finger Based on the Coupled and Self-adaptive Linkage Mechanism. The 6th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Control Engineering (ICRE), Jilin, China, August 4-6, 2023, pp.136-141.
      [89] Qirong Tang*, Hao Yang, Wenrui Wang, Min Yu, Lou Zhong, Baoping Ma, and Wenshuo Yue. Grasp compliant control using adaptive admittance control methods for flexible objects. The 16th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA), Hangzhou, China, July 5-7, 2023.
      [88] Delun Li, Lou Zhong, Wei Zhu, Zhipeng Xu, and Qirong Tang*. A Survey of Space Robotic Technologies for On-orbit Assembly. Space: Science & Technology, A Science Partner Journal. 13 pages, 2022. (Outstanding Contribution)
      [87] Qirong Tang*, Qianchen Xia, Chenfei Xu, and Pengjie Xu. Human-machine Interaction System Design for Space-oriented Manipulator Teleoperation. Journal of Command and Control, 2022, 8(03): 278-285. (in Chinese)
      [86] Yichao Shen, Yuanzhe Cui, Wei Zhu, Peter Eberhard, and Qirong Tang*. Dynamic Analysis on Formation for the Flight Energy-Saving of a Flapping Wing Robots Flock. In: Nachbagauer, K., Held, A. (eds) Optimal Design and Control of Multibody Systems. IUTAM 2022. IUTAM Bookseries, vol 42. Springer, Cham.
      [85] Xianglong Wu, Qirong Tang*, Fang Wang, Ruiqin Guo, Qing Zhu, Shujun Li, Deyu Tu, and Qingyun Liu. A Robot-assisted System for Dental Implantation. In: 15th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA 2022). pp 15-28, August 1-3, 2022, Harbin, China.
      [84] Qirong Tang*, Wei Zhu, Yuanzhe Cui, and Pengjie Xu. An Active Obstacle Avoidance Method. In: 15th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications (ICIRA 2022). pp 345-353, August 1-3, 2022, Harbin, China.
      [83] Yuanzhe Cui, Wei Zhu, Yichao Shen, Peter Eberhard, and Qirong Tang*. An Optimized Control Framework for the Flighting Energy-saving of a Flock of FlappingWing Robots. IUTAM Symposium on Optimal Design and Control of Multibody Systems, July 18-21, 2022, Hamburg, Germany.
      [82] Wei Zhu, Yuanzhe Cui, Pengjie Xu, Jingtao Zhang, Qirong Tang*. Design and Active Obstacle Avoidance Function of Group oriented Integrated Forming Mobile Robot. Manufacturing Information Engineering of China, 2022, 51(9): 32-39. (in Chinese)
      [81] Jiang Li, Daopeng Jin, Minghao Liu, and Qirong Tang*. Adaptive Sliding Mode Control of UVMS for Object Placement with Disturbance Compensation. In: Proceedings of The First International Conference on Mechanical System Dynamics (the 1st ICMSD), August 12-18, 2022, Nanjing.
      [80] Pengjie Xu, Jingtao Zhang, Yuanzhe Cui, Kun Zhang, Xinyi Chen, and Qirong Tang*. Dynamic Modelling and Position-force Control for a Mobile Manipulator Based on Particles System Theory. In: Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Unmanned Systems (ICUS), Oct. 15-17, 2021, Beijing, pp 884-889.
      [79] Qirong Tang*, Yuanzhe Cui, Jingtao Zhang, Pengjie Xu, and Kun Zhang. Collective Dynamics and Visual Interaction Topology of Bionic Flapping-wing Robot Flock. In: Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Unmanned Systems (ICUS), Oct. 15-17, 2021, Beijing, pp 902-907.
      [78] Qirong Tang*, Jiang Li, Daopeng Jin, Thao Ngogia, Minghao Liu, and Yinghao Li. hree-dimension Visual Simulation for Formation Tracing Control of Multiple Underwater Vehicles. In: Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Unmanned Systems (ICUS), Oct. 15-17, 2021, Beijing, pp 878-883.
      [77] Thao NgoGia, Yinghao Li, Daopeng Jin, Jinyuan Guo, Jiang Li, and Qirong Tang*. Real-Time Sea Cucumber Detection Based on YOLOv4-Tiny and Transfer Learning Using Data Augmentation. In: Processdings of the Twelfth International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2021), July 17-21, 2021, Qingdao, China, pp 119–128.
      [76] Qirong Tang*, Daopeng Jin, Yang Hong, Jinyuan Guo, and Jiang Li. Active Disturbance Rejection Control of Underwater Manipulator. In: Processdings of the Twelfth International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2021), July 17-21, 2021, Qingdao, China, pp 102–110.
      [75] Qirong Tang*, Kun Zhang, Pengjie Xu, Jingtao Zhang, and Yuanzhe Cui. Map Fusion Method Based on Image Stitching for Multi-robot SLAM. In: Processdings of the Twelfth International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2021), July 17-21, 2021, Qingdao, China, pp 146-154.
      [74] Qirong Tang*, Lou Zhong, Zheng Zhou, Wenfeng Zhu, and Zhugang Chu. Primitive Shape Recognition Based on Local Point Cloud for Object Grasp. In: Proceedings of the Twelfth International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2021), July 17-21, 2021, Qingdao, China, pp 85-91.
      [73] Pengjie Xu, Jun Zheng*, Jingtao Zhang, Kun Zhang, Yuanzhe Cui, and Qirong Tang. Distributed Position-Force Control for Cooperative Transportation with Multiple Mobile Manipulators. In: Proceedings of the Twelfth International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2021), July 17-21, 2021, Qingdao, China, pp 111-158.
      [72] Jiawen Liu, Hui Li, Lijun Sun, Zhongyin Guo, John Harvey, Qirong Tang, Haizhu Lu, and Ming Jia. In-situ Resources for Infrastructure Construction on Mars: A Review. International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, 11(1):1-16, 2022.
      [71] Zheng Zhou, Huaiwu Zou, Zhugang Chu, Lou Zhong, Qirong Tang*. Flexible Pedestal Vibration Suppression Based on Active Damping Control (in Chinese). Aerospace Shanghai, 2021, 6: 100-104.
      [67] Qirong Tang, Zhugang Chu, Shun Wu, Yu Qiang, and Qingyan Zhao. Review of Model Predictive Control in Robotic Manipulator (in Chinese). Techniques of Automation and Applications, 14 pages, 2020. (submitted)
      [70] Jingtao Zhang, Jun Zheng, Xiaodong Zhang, Kun Zhang, Pengjie Xu, and Qirong Tang*. An Intern-sufficient Cloud for Large-scale Multi-robot Systems and Its application in Multi-target Navigation. International Journal of Advanced Robotic System, 18(3):1-16, 2021.
      [69] Qirong Tang*, Yang Hong, Zhenqiang Deng, Daopeng Jin, and Yinghao Li. Research on Sliding Mode Control of Underwater Vehicle-manipulator System Based on an Exponential Approach Law. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, July 14-19, 2020, Belgrade, Serbia, pp 607–615.
      [68] Qirong Tang*, Zhugang Chu, Yu Qiang, Shun Wu, and Zheng Zhou. Trajectory Tracking of Robotic Manipulators with Constraints Based on Model Predictive Control. Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots (UR), June 22-26, 2020, Ritsumeikan University - Suzaku Campus, Kyoto, Japan, pp 23-28.
      [67] Qirong Tang, Zhugang Chu, Shun Wu, Yu Qiang, and Qingyan Zhao. Review of Model Predictive Control in Robotic Manipulator (in Chinese). Techniques of Automation and Applications, 14 pages, 2020. (submitted)
      [66] Hai Huang, Qirong Tang, Guocheng Zhang, Tiedong Zhang*, Lei Wan, and Yongjie Pang. Multibody System-Based Adaptive Formation Scheme for Multiple Under-actuated AUVs. Sensors, 20(7):1943, 1-17, 2020.
      [65] Jingtao Zhang, Zhipeng Xu, Fangchao Yu, and Qirong Tang*. A Fully Distributed Multi-robot Navigation Method without Pre-allocating Target Positions. Autonomous Robots, 45(4): 473-492, 2021.
      [64] Zhipeng Xu, Yuan Zhang, Zhugang Chu, and Qirong Tang*. Investigation on the Transportation with Multiple Mobile Manipulators. The 3rd Symposium for Young Scholars on Multibody System Dynamics, June 7-10, 2019, 2 pages, Chongqing, China.
      [63] Qirong Tang*, Shun Wu, Haibo Tu, and Zhugang Chu. Force Control in Flexible Object Grasping Based on Position Predictor. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Dec. 6-8, 2019, Dali, China, pp 102-107.
      [62] Qirong Tang*, Pengjie Xu, Fangchao Yu, Jingtao Zhang, and Zhipeng Xu. Dual Closed-loop Impedance Control for Wheeled Mobile Manipulator in Trajectory Tracking. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Dec. 6-8, 2019, Dali, China, pp 108-113.
      [61] Qirong Tang*, Fangchao Yu, Zhipeng Xu, and Peter Eberhard. Swarm Robots Search for Multiple Targets. IEEE Access, 8: 92814-92826, 2020.
      [60] Qirong Tang*, Xue Hu, Zhugang Chu, and Shun Wu. 6D Gripper Pose Estimation from RGB-D Image. Proceedings of the 12th Conference on Computer Vision Systems (ICVS 2019), Sept. 23-25, 2019, Thessaloniki, Greece. Collected in Lecture Notes in Computer Science book series, Vol. 11754, pp 120-125.
      [59] Zhongqun Zhang, Jingtao Zhang, and Qirong Tang*. Mask R-CNN based Semantic RGB-D SLAM for Dynamic Scenes. Proceedings of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, July 8-12, 2019, Hong Kong, China, pp 1151-1156.
      [58] Yiling Liu, Hesheng Wang, Fan Xu, Yong Wang, Weidong Chen, and Qirong Tang. Local Pose Optimization with an Attention-Based Neural Network. Proceedings of the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), November 4-8, 2019, Macau, China, pp 3084-3089.
      [57] Qirong Tang*, Haibo Tu, Jingtao Zhang, and Fangchao Yu. A Multifunctional Auxiliary System for the Autonomous Flying and Localization of Quadrotors. Proceedings of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, July 8-12, 2019, Hong Kong, China, pp 1181-1186.
      [56] Qirong Tang*, Zhipeng Xu, Fangchao Yu, Zhongqun Zhang, and Jingtao Zhang. Dynamic Target Searching and Tracking with Swarm Robots Based on Stigmergy Mechanism. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Vol. 120, pp 1-15, ID: 103251, 2019.
      [55] Qirong Tang*, Jingtao Zhang, Fangchao Yu, Pengjie Xu, and Zhongqun Zhang. Multi-robot Cooperation Strategy in a Partially Observable Markov Game Using Enhanced Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, July 26-30, 2019, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Collected in Lecture Notes in Computer Science book series, vol 11656, pp 3-10.
      [54] Qingyan Zhao, Jie Li, Shun Wu, Haibo Tu, Qirong Tang*. Dynamic Matrix Predictive Control of Manipulators Based on Genetic Algorithms (in Chinese). Journal of Zhengzhou University (Engineering Science), Vol. 41, No. 1, pp 32-37, 2020.
      [53] Qirong Tang*, Di Chen, Yinghao Li, and Leyi Tang. Three-dimensional Visual Simulation for Trajectory Tracking of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Based on UWSim. Proceedings of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, July 8-12, 2019, Hong Kong, China, pp 1175-1180.
      [52] Qirong Tang, Yinghao Li, Ruiqin Guo, Daopeng Jin, Yang Hong, and Hai Huang*. Chattering-suppression Sliding Mode Control of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Based on Nonlinear Disturbance Observer and Power Function Reaching Law. Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, 43(9):2081-2093, 2021.
      [51] Hai Huang, Zexing Zhou, Jiyong Li, Qirong Tang, Wanli Zhang, and Gang Wang*. Investigation on the Mechanical Design and Manipulation Hydrodynamics for a Small Sized, Single body and Streamlined I-AUV. Ocean Engineering, Vol. 186, pp 1-13, ID: 106106, 2019.
      [50] Hai Huang, Qirong Tang, Jiyong Li, Wanli Zhang, Xuan Bao, Haitao Zhu, Gang Wang*. A Review on Underwater Autonomous Environmental Perception and Target Grasp, the Challenge of Robotic Organism Capture. Ocean Engineering, Vol. 195, pp 1-11, ID: 106644, 2020.
      [49] Qirong Tang*, Jie Li, Lingkai Zhang, Qingyan Zhao, Huaiwu Zou, Ning Li. Review of Compliant Capture with Space Manipulator (in Chinese). Aerospace Shanghai, Vol. 36, No. 3, pp 110-118, 2019.
      [48] Qirong Tang*, Zhenqiang Deng, Yinghao Li, and Di Chen. Trajectory Tracking Control of an Underwater Vehicle-manipulator System Based on Sliding Mode Control Method (in Chinese). Ship Science and Technology, Vol. 41, No. 1, pp 54-58, 2019.
      [47] Qirong Tang*, Yinghao Li, Zhenqiang Deng, Di Chen, Ruiqin Guo, and Hai Huang. Optimal Shape Design of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Based on Multi-objective Particle Swarm Optimization. Natural Computing, 19(4): 733-742, 2020.
      [46] Qirong Tang*, Fangchao Yu, Yuan Zhang, and Jingtao Zhang. A Stigmergetic Method Based on Vector Pheromone for Target Search with Swarm Robots. Journal of Experimental & Theoretical Artificial Intelligence, 32(3): 533-555, 2019.
      [45] Qirong Tang*, Lu Ding, Fangchao Yu, Yuan Zhang, Yinghao Li, and Haibo Tu. Swarm Robots Search for Multiple Targets Based on An Improved Grouping Strategy. IEEE/ACM Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp 1943–1950, 2018.
      [44] Qirong Tang*, Haibo Tu, Shun Wu, and Jie Li. Adaptive Control of a Manipulator with Flexible Joint Using PSO Optimization. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Dec. 12-15, 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp 642-647.
      [43] Qirong Tang*, Jingtao Zhang, Fangchao Yu, Yuan Zhang, and Zhongqun Zhang. A Resource Management Algorithm for Real-time Response of Mobile Ad hoc Cloud in Swarm Robotic System. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Dec. 12-15, 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp 1171-1176.
      [42] Hai Huang, Jiyong Li, Guocheng Zhang, Qirong Tang, and Lei Wan. Adaptive Recurrent Neural Network Motion Control for Observation Class Remotely Operated Vehicle Manipulator System with Modeling Uncertainty. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp 1-16, 2018.
      [41] Henrik Ebel, Wei Luo, Fangchao Yu, Qirong Tang, and Peter Eberhard. Design and Experimental Validation of a Distributed Cooperative Transportation Scheme. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 18(3):1157-1169, 2021.
      [40] Qirong Tang*, Lingkai Zhang, Ning Li, Huaiwu Zou, and Jie Li. Structure Design and Compliance Control of Serial-parallel Hybrid End-effector of Space Manipulator (in Chinese). Manned Spaceflight, Vol. 24, No. 5, pp 618-623, 2018.
      [39] Qirong Tang*, Yuan Zhang, Fangchao Yu, and Jingtao Zhang. An Obstacle Avoidance Method for Cooperative Transportation with Multiple Mobile Manipulators Based on Featherstone Algorithm. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Multibody Dynamics in Aerospace and Robotics Engineering, September 25-29, 2018, Beijing, China, pp 1-2.
      [38] Qirong Tang*, Yuan Zhang, Fangchao Yu, and Jingtao Zhang. An Obstacle Avoidance Approach Based on System Outlined Rectangle for Cooperative Transportation of Multiple Mobile Manipulators. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Intelligence and Safety for Robotics, August 24-27, 2018, Shenyang, China, pp 533-538.
      [37] Yuan Zhang, Fangchao Yu, Jingtao Zhang, Zhipeng Xu, and Qirong Tang*. An Energy Minimized Obstacle Avoidance Method for Cooperative Transportation with Multiple Mobile Manipulators. Proceedings of the 9th Asian Conference on Multibody Dynamics, August 19-23, 2018, Xi’an, China, pp 1-2.
      [36] Wei Luo, Qirong Tang*, Changhong Fu, and Peter Eberhard. Deep-Sarsa Based Multi-UAV Path Planning and Obstacle Avoidance in a Dynamic Environment. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, June 17–22, 2018, Shanghai, China. Collected in Lecture Notes in Computer Science book series, Vol. 10942, pp 102-111.
      [35] Qirong Tang*, Yinghao Li, Zhenqiang Deng, Di Chen, Ruiqin Guo, and Hai Huang. Optimal Shape Design of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Based on Gene Expression Programming. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, June 17–22, 2018, Shanghai, China. Collected in Lecture Notes in Computer Science book series, Vol. 10942, pp 132-141.
      [34] Qirong Tang*, Lu Ding, Jiaying Li, Yuan Zhang, and Fangchao Yu. A Stigmergy Based Aggregation Method for Swarm Robotic System. Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence, Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2017, Hawii, USA, pp 1-6.
      [33] Hongwei Mo, He Ou, Lifang Xu, Chaomin Luo, Qirong Tang, and Lu Ding. UAV Coverage Path Planning Algorithm for Bridge Detection. Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence, Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2017, Hawii, USA, pp 1863-1868.
      [32] Hai Huang, Qirong Tang (co-first author), Guocheng Zhang, Lei Wan, and Hongde Qin. A Novel Approach to Integrate Potential Field and Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Learning for the Formation Control of Multiple AUVs. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 12, pp 1-11, 2017.
      [31] Yang Li*, Qirong Tang, Qing Chang, and Michael Brundage. An Event-based Analysis of Condition-based Maintenance Decision-making in Multistage Production Systems. International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 55, No. 16, pp 4753–4764, 2017.
      [30] Qirong Tang*, Le Liang, Jianhua Xie, and Zhenqiang Deng. Task-priority Redundancy Resolution on Acceleration Level for Underwater Vehicle-manipulator System. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, Vol. 14, No. 4, pp 1-9, 2017.
      [29] Qirong Tang*, Fangchao Yu, Yuan Zhang, Lu Ding, and Peter Eberhard. A Stigmergy Based Search Method for Swarm Robots. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, July 27–August 1, 2017, Fukuoka, Japan. Collected in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 10386, pp 199-209.
      [28] Qirong Tang*, Le Liang, Yinghao Li, Zhenqiang Deng, Yinan Guo, and Hai Huang. An Energy Minimized Solution for Solving Redundancy of Underwater Vehicle-manipulator System Based on Genetic Algorithm. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, July 27–August 1, 2017, Fukuoka, Japan. Collected in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 10385, pp 394-401.
      [27] Hai Huang, Qirong Tang*, Hongwei Li, Le Liang, Weipo Li, and Yongjie Pang. Vehicle-Manipulator System Dynamic Modeling and Control for Underwater Autonomous Manipulation. Multibody System Dynamics, Vol. 41, No. 2, pp 125-147, 2017.
      [26] Jinyu Xu, Tiedong Zhang，Hai Huang*, Zexing Zou, and Qirong Tang. The Development on a Streamlined Underwater Vehicle for Autonomous Manipulation. In Proceedings of the IEEE Oceans 2017, June 19–22, 2017, Aberdeen, UK, pp 1-6.
      [25] Qiqi Zheng, Qirong Tang*, Lingkai Zhang, Jie Li, Zongwu Xie, Hong Liu. A Review to the Modelling and Analysis Methods of Space Manipulators (in Chinese). Manned Spaceflight, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp 82-97, 2017.
      [24] Qinpei Zhao, Zhengyu Liao, Jiangfeng Li, Yang Shi, and Qirong Tang. A Split Smart Swap Clustering for Clutter Problem in Web Mapping System. In Proceedings of the IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Web Intelligence, October 13–16, 2016, Omaha, USA, pp 439-443.
      [23] Qirong Tang, Lei Zhang, Wei Luo, Lu Ding, Fangchao Yu, and Jian Zhang*. A Comparative Study of Biology-inspired Algorithms Applied to Swarm Robots Target Searching. In Y. Tan, Y. Shi, and L. Li (eds.), Advances in Swarm Intelligence: Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, June 25–30, 2016, Bali, Indonesia. Collected in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 9713, pp 479–490.
      [22] Qirong Tang*, Fangchao Yu, and Lu Ding. A Grouping Method for Multiple Targets Search Using Swarm Robots. In Y. Tan, Y. Shi, and L. Li (eds.), Advances in Swarm Intelligence: Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, June 25–30, 2016, Bali, Indonesia. Collected in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 9713, pp 470–478.
      [21] Werner Schiehlen and Qirong Tang. Dynamics and Control of a Robotic Lawn Mower. In Proceedings of the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics, June 29-July 2, 2015, Barcelona, Spain.
      [20] Qirong Tang and Werner Schiehlen. From Lawnmower Dynamics to Modeling, Simulation and Experiments of a Differentially Driven Robot. In M. Ceccarelli and V. A. Glazunov, editors, Advances on Theory and Practice of Robots and Manipulators: Proceedings of the 20th CISM-IFToMM Symposium on Theory and Practice of Robots and Manipulators (RoManSy 2014), June 23-26, 2014, Moscow, Russia. Collected in Series of Mechanisms and Machine Science, Vol. 22, pp 365-374.
      [19] Hai Huang, Qirong Tang*, Yueming Li, Lei Wan, and Yongjie Pang. Dynamic Control and Disturbance Estimation of 3D Path-Following for the Observation Class Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 2013, ID No. 604393, pp 11-26, 2013.
      [18] Hongwei Mo, Qirong Tang and Longlong Meng. Behavior-Based Fuzzy Control for Mobile Robot Navigation. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Vol. 2013, ID No. 561451, pp 1-10, 2013.
      [17] Qirong Tang and Peter Eberhard. Cooperative Search by Combining Simulated and Real Robots in a Swarm under the View of Multibody System Dynamics. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 2013, ID No. 284782, pp 1-11, 2013.
      [16] Qirong Tang and Peter Eberhard. Relative Observation for Multi-robot Collaborative Localization Based on Multi-source Signals. Journal of Experimental & Theoretical Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp 571-591, 2014.
      [15] Hai Huang, Qirong Tang, Lei Wan, Dapeng Jiang, and Yongjie Pang. Adaptive Leader-follower Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Formation Strategy Under Acoustic Communication Condition. In 5th GACM Colloquium on Computational Mechanics, September 30-October 2, 2013, Hamburg, Germany.
      [14] Hongwei Mo, Zhidan Xu and Qirong Tang. Constrained Multi-objective Biogeography Optimization Algorithm for Robot Path Planning. In Y. Tan, Y. Shi, and H. Mo, editors, Advances in Swarm Intelligence: Proceedings of IC-SI' 2013. Collected in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 7928, pp 323-329.
      [13] Lulu Gong, Qirong Tang, Hongwei Mo. Comparison and Evaluation of Human Locomotion Traits with Different Prosthetic Feet Using Graphical Methods from Control Area. In Y. Tan, Y. Shi, and H. Mo, editors, Advances in Swarm Intelligence: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, June 12-15, 2013, Harbin, China. Collected in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 7929, pp 463-471.
      [12] Qirong Tang and Peter Eberhard. Mechanical PSO Aided by Extremum Seeking for Swarm Robots Cooperative Search. In Y. Tan, Y. Shi, and H. Mo, editors, Advances in Swarm Intelligence: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Swarm Intelligence, June 12-15, 2013, Harbin, China. Collected in Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 7928, pp 64-71.
      [11] Qirong Tang. Cooperative Search by Mixed Simulated and Real Robots in a Swarm Based on Mechanical Particle Swarm Optimization. Shaker Verlag (Press), Aachen, 2012.
      [10] Peter Eberhard and Qirong Tang. Sensor Data Fusion for the Localization and Position Control of One Kind of Omnidirectional Mobile Robots. In J. Gerstmayr and H. Gattringer, editors, Multibody System Dynamics, Robotics and Control, pp 45-73. Springer, Vienna, 2013.
      [9] Peter Eberhard and Qirong Tang. Bridging Particle Swarm Optimization and Swarm Robotics from a Multibody Point of View. In 83rd Annual Meeting of the International Association of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (GAMM 2012), March 26-30, 2012, Darmstadt, Germany.
      [8] Qirong Tang and Peter Eberhard. Cooperative Motion of Swarm Mobile Robots Based on Particle Swarm Optimization and Multibody System Dynamics. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp 179-193, 2011.
      [7] Peter Eberhard and Qirong Tang. Research on Cooperative Motion of Swarm Mobile Robots Based on PSO and Multibody Dynamics. In Colloquium of Advanced Application and Perspectives of Multibody System Dynamics (EUROMECH 515), July 13-16, 2010, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
      [6] Hai Huang, Li Jiang, Yongjie Pang, Shicai Shi, Qirong Tang, Dapeng Yang, and Hong Liu. Observer-based Dynamic Control of an Underactuated Hand. Advanced Robotics, Vol. 24, No. 1-2, pp 123-137, 2010.
      [5] Qirong Tang and Peter Eberhard. Modeling and Motion Planning for a Population of Mobile Robots. In Proceedings of the 18th CISM-IFToMM Symposium on Robot Design, Dynamics, and Control (RoManSy 2010), pp 409-416, July 5-8, 2010, Udine, Italy.
      [4] Peter Eberhard and Qirong Tang. Particle Swarm Optimization Used for Mechanism Design and Guidance of Swarm Mobile Robots. In A. E. Olsson, editor, Particle Swarm Optimization: Theory, Techniques, and Applications, pp 193-225. Nova Science Publishers, New York, 2011.
      [3] Qirong Tang and Peter Eberhard. A PSO-based Algorithm Designed for a Swarm of Mobile Robots. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Vol. 44, No. 4, pp 483-498, 2011.
      [2] Qirong Tang, Li Jiang, Nan Li, Dapeng Yang, Hong Liu. Mechanism Research of Sensory Feedback for Prosthetic Hand (in Chinese). Transducer and Microsystem Technologies, Vol. 27, No. 8, pp 72-75, 2008.
      [1] Qirong Tang, Li Jiang, Hong Liu. Research on Power Management System of Multi-DOF and EMG Based Prosthetic Hand (in Chinese). Machinery & Electronics, Vol. 187, pp 55-58, 2008.