Publications

First / Co-First / Corresponding Author

Journal Papers

  • Continuous-Space Multi-Agent Path Finding via Enhanced Prioritized Search with Ackermann Kinematic Constraints
    T. Zhang, L. Zhang(Co-First), Q. Cai, S. Wang, J. Wang.
    IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2026.

  • GMPPO: Guided Model Predictive Path Optimization for Mobile Robots in Obstacle-Constrained Environments
    L. Zhang, W. Zhang, R. Bao, T. Niu, S. Wang, J. Wang.
    IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2026.

  • Scheduling Planning for Multirobot Vehicle Autonomous Transfer in High-Density Storage Yards Based on Dynamic Network Topologies[Paper]
    L. Zhang, Q. Cai, H. Yu, S. Ma, S. Wang, J. Wang.
    IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2025.

  • 4WIDS-MAPF: Multiagent Pathfinding for Four-Wheel Independent Drive/Steering Robots[Paper]
    L. Zhang, T. Zhang, Y. An, T. Niu, S. Wang, J. Wang.
    IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025.

  • An Enhanced Hybrid Metaheuristic for Hierarchical Scheduling in 4WIDS Multi-robot Systems under Confined Environments[Paper]
    L. Zhang, Y. An, T. Niu, R. Bao, S. Wang, J. Wang.
    Control Engineering Practice, 2025.

  • Autonomous transfer robot system for commercial vehicles at ro-ro terminals[Paper]
    L. Zhang, Y. Xu, J. Si, R. Bao, Y. An, S. Wang, J. Wang.
    Expert Systems with Applications, 2025.

  • Characteristic Analysis and Data Modeling of Large Hysteresis Nonlinear Hydraulic Viscous Speed Regulating System[Paper]
    L. Zhang, L. Wang, K. Zhao, S. Wang, J. Wang.
    Tribology Transactions, 2025.

  • Modeling and Simulation Analysis of Transmission Mechanism of Hydraulic Viscous Speed Regulating System[Paper]
    F. Liu, L. Zhang(Corresponding), S. Wang.
    Chinese Hydraulics & Pneumatics, 2024.

  • Research on Aerodynamic Torque Model Optimization of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine[Paper]
    L. Zhang, X. Liu, J. Chang, C. Ai, L. Chen, W. Chen.
    Chinese Hydraulics & Pneumatics, 2024.

  • A review of energy storage technologies in hydraulic wind turbines[Paper]
    C. Ai(Supervisor), L. Zhang, W. Gao, G. Yang, D. Wu, L. Chen, W. Chen, A. Plummer.
    Energy Conversion and Management, 2022.

Conference Papers

  • Dynamic Network Topology Analysis, Design, and Evaluation for Multi-Robot Vehicle Transfer in High-Density Storage Yards[Paper]
    L. Zhang, Q. Cai, R. Bao, T. Niu, Y. Xu, J. Si, J. Wang.
    IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2025.

  • Research on path planning of mobile robot based on DWA-IMP-A* algorithm[Paper]
    Z. Liu, L. Zhang(Corresponding), S. Wang, T. Niu, Y. Xu, J. Cao.
    Proc. 42nd Chinese Control Conference (CCC), 2023.

Patents

  • Hydraulic-type wind power high-voltage ride-through control system and method[Patent]
    C. Ai(Supervisor), L. Zhang, W. Gao, L. Chen, P. Zheng, X. Kong.
    CN113162114B, Invention Patent, 2023.

  • Novel pneumatic crawling robot[Patent]
    J. Zhao(Supervisor), L. Zhang, Z. Lu, R. Zhu, W. He, X. Li.
    CN213320156U, Utility Model Patent, 2021.

  • High-precision non-contact multi-point thickness gauge[Patent]
    D. Wang(Supervisor), L. Zhang, Z. Lu, R. Zhao, J. Ma.
    CN210426442U, Utility Model Patent, 2020.

Collaborative Works

Journal Papers

  • Autonomous Transportation Robots for Finished Vehicle Docking in RORO Logistics Terminal: Design, Control, and Implementation[Paper]
    Y. Xu, L. Zhang, S. Wang, J. Wang.
    Journal of Field Robotics, 2026.

  • Embodied intelligence in RO/RO logistic terminal: autonomous intelligent transportation robot architecture[Paper]
    Y. Xu, R. Bao, L. Zhang, J. Wang, S. Wang.
    Science China Information Sciences, 2025.

  • A Hierarchical Target Vehicle Pose Detection Framework in Ro-Ro Terminal Environment[Paper]
    R. Bao, Y. Xu, J. Xue, H. Yuan, L. Zhang, S. Wang.
    IEEE Sensors Journal, 2025.

  • Design and development of a new autonomous transportation robot for finished vehicles docking transportation in RO/RO logistics terminal[Paper]
    Y. Xu, L. Zhang, Z. Liu, S. Wang, J. Wang.
    Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2025.

  • A nonlinear hysteresis compensation control of hydro-viscous drive in air transport operations[Paper]
    W. Liang, J. Liang, L. Zhang, S. Wang, J. Wang.
    Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 2025.

  • Research on a power smoothing control strategy for energy storage hydraulic wind turbines[Paper]
    W. Gao, Y. Zhang, L. Zhang, C. Ai, L. Chen.
    Energy Science & Engineering, 2023.

  • A novel collaborative control algorithm for maximum power point tracking of wind energy hydraulic conversion system[Paper]
    L. Chen, J. Li, L. Zhang, W. Gao, C. Ai, B. Ding.
    Wind Energy, 2023.

  • Bivariate active power control of energy storage hydraulic wind turbine[Paper]
    G. Wei, G. Jiani, L. Zhang, P. Zheng, D. Wu, L. Chen, C. Ai.
    Journal of Energy Storage, 2022.

Conference Proceedings

  • Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Trajectory Tracking Framework for 4WS Robots Considering Switch of Steering Modes[Paper]
    R. Bao, Y. Xu, L. Zhang, H. Yuan, J. Si, S. Wang, T. Niu.
    IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2025.

  • HFSENet: Hierarchical Fusion Semantic Enhancement Network for RGB-T Semantic Segmentation in Annealing Furnace Operation Area[Paper]
    H. Yuan, L. Zhang, R. Bao, J. Si, S. Wang, T. Niu.
    IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2025.

  • The control strategy for vehicle transfer robots in ro/ro terminal environments[Paper]
    Z. Liu, Y. Xu, L. Zhang, S. Wang, J. Wang.
    IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2024.

Patents

  • Control system and method for mitigating crane rotation start-up impact[Patent]
    C. Ai, J. Chen, R. Zhu, J. Meng, L. Zhang, X. Wu, S. Jiang, J. Guo.
    CN113772567B, Invention Patent, 2022.

  • Hydraulic compensation structure for three-way valve[Patent]
    C. Ai, Z. Lu, L. Zhang, J. Yan, J. Meng, H. An, B. Li.
    CN213331751U, Utility Model Patent, 2021.