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Professor XiaoQi Chen

Mechanical Engineering

Phone: +64 3 364 2987 ext. 7221
Office: Mechanical Engineering E522

Fields of Research

  • Mobile robotics
  • Assistive device and exoskeleton
  • Human-robot interface and collaboration
  • Industrial automation
  • Energy harvesting
  • Resources and environmental monitoring
  • Networked instrumentation and control
  • Tissue engineering

Researcher Summary

Research interests include: mobile robots including unmanned aerial vehicle, unmanned underwater vehicle, GPS-guided autonomous land vehicle, walking machines and climbing robot; human-robot collaborative system; resources and environmental measurement, monitoring, management and control; assistive device for rehabilitation; machine health monitoring, diagnosis and prognosis; vibration-based energy harvesting for wireless instrumentation; manufacturing process automation; machine vision; bio-instrumentation and control; precision measurement and inspection; 3d printing of bio-scaffolds

Prof. Chen has extensively worked with the companies through collaborative research projects. These companies, in different industry sectors, include IBM, Motorola, Delphi Automotive Systems, Tata Consultancy Services, Singapore Technologies, Reed Tools, Turbine Overhaul Services, General Electric, Epoxy and Equipment Technology, Hewlett Packard, Rolls-Royce Plc (UK), Geospatial Research Centre, Dynamic Controls Limited, Commtest Instruments Ltd, Industrial Research Limited, and Methanex.

Subject Area: Disciplines


Research Projects


Research Groups


Future Research

  • Wearable bio-instrument and wearable computer
  • Wireless sensor and acutator network
  • Smart environment
  • Novel actuators
  • Biomedical robots

Key Methodologies

  • Computer Aided Design
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing
  • Embedded system
  • Precision motion controller
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • Mechatronics system design
  • Sensors and actuators

Affiliations


Prizes and Awards

  • Best Paper Award for the paper: Shamsudin, S.S., Chen, X.Q., Wang, W.H., Hann, C.E., Chase, J.G., “Neural Networks Based System Identification for an Unmanned Helicopter System”, the Fourth Asia International Symposium on Mechatronics (AISM 2010), Singapore, 15-18 Dec. 2010. (2010)
  • Best Poster Award Finalist for the paper: Ghanbari, A., Nock, V., Chen, X.Q., Wang, W.H. “Automated Vision Based Force Measurement of Moving C. elegans”, The 6th Annual IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 21-24 Aug. 2010. (2010)
  • Entré Bright Idea Entrepreneurship Award for the invention “non-contact adhesion for wall climbing robot”. Inventor: Chen, X.Q. The award is given to the best project with commercial potential. (2009)
  • ION GNSS 2009 Best Presentation Award in Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicles for the paper: Pinchin, J., Park, D., and Chen, X.Q. “GNSS Attitude Determination on a Mini-UAV Aided By a Platform Dynamics Model”, The 2009 ION GNSS Conference, September 22 - 25, 2009, Savannah, Georgia, USA (2009)
  • Best Student Paper Award for the paper: Wagner, M., Chen, X.Q., Wang, W.H., Chase, J.G. (2008) “A novel wall climbing device based on Bernoulli effect” in the Forth IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic, Embedded Systems, Applications (MESA08), Beijing, China, 12-15 Oct. (2008)
  • Finalist for the Best Paper Award for the paper: Lin, W.J., Ng, T.J., Chen, X.Q., Gong, Z.M., Zhang, J.B. “Intelligent System for Turbine Blade Overhaul Using Robust Profile Re-Construction Algorithm”, the Eighth International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics, Vision, (ICARCV), China (2004)
  • Singapore National Technology Award for outstanding contribution in developing the SMART 3D grinding/polishing system. (1999)
  • UK-China Technical Cooperation Award for postgraduate studies in UK, a total of 10 recipients. (1985-1989)

Research Service

  • Program Committee Member, 2011 ACRA Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation (ACRA 2011), Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 7-9 December 2011. (2011)
  • Member of Technical Program Committee, 4th Asia International Symposium on Mechatronics, 15-18 Dec. 2010, Singapore (2010)
  • Program Committee Member, 2010 ACRA Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation (ACRA 2010), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, 1-3 December (2010)
  • Regional Chair, the Eighth IEEE Conference on Control and Automation (ICCA2010), June 9 – 11, 2010, Xiamen, China (2010)
  • General Co-Chair, 7th IEEE Conf on Control and Automation (ICCA2009), 9-11 Dec 2009, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ (2009)
  • Organiser and Chair of Highlight Session “Mechatronics Education”, and Special Session “Latest Development in Mobile Machines”, IFAC World Congress 2008, Seoul, Korea, 6-11 July (2008)
  • Program Co-Char, 2008 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronics and Embedded Systems and Applications, Beijing, China, October 12-15 (2008)

Publications

(Selected outputs for last six years)

  • Asgari, H., Chen, X. and Sainudiin, R. (2013) Analysis of ANN-Based Modelling Approach for Industrial Systems. International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology 4(1): 165-169. http://www.ijimt.org/abstract/383-K2003.htm. (Journal Article)
  • Ghanbari, A., Horan, B., Nahavandi, S., Chen, X.Q. and Wang, W.H. (2013) Haptic microrobotic cell injection system. IEEE Systems Journal (early access online) http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSYST.2012.2206440. (Journal Article)
  • Li H. Z., Chen. and X.Q. (2013) Tool Condition Monitoring in Machining Superalloys. In Zhang S., Zhao D. (Ed.), Aerospace Materials Handbook: pp. 77 – 107. Boca Raton: CRC Press. (Chapter in Book)
  • Ou, Q., Chen, X.Q., Gutschmidt, S., Wood, A., Leigh, N. and Arrieta, A. (2012) An Experimentally Validated Double-mass Piezoelectric Cantilever Model for Broadband Vibration-based Energy Harvesting. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 23(2): 117-126. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045389X11431746. (Journal Article)
  • Pfaff, A. and Chen, X.Q. (2012) An intelligent assistive orthotic device for knee rehabilitation. 58pp. (Technical Report)
  • Asgari, H., Chen, X.Q., Menhaj, M.B. and Sainudiin, R. (2012) ANN-based system identification, modelling and control of gas turbines - a review. Phuket Island, Thailand: International Conference on Power and Energy Engineering (ICPEE), 1-2 Sep 2012. 7pp. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Asgari, H., Chen, X.Q. and Sainudiin, R. (2012) Application of artificial neural networks to rotating equipment. Tehran, Iran: 3rd Conference on Rotating Equipment in Oil and Power Industries, 2-3 Jan 2012. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2012) Current Research Activities in Mechatronics and Robotics at University of Canterbury. Jilin University, China: Research Seminar, 4 Jan 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Tang, R., Chen, X.Q., Hayes, M. and Palmer, I. (2012) Development of a navigation system for semi-autonomous operation of wheelchairs. Suzhou, China: 8th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA12), 8-10 Jul 2012. 257-262. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MESA.2012.6275571. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Shamsudin, S.S. and Chen, X.Q. (2012) Identification of an unmanned helicopter system using optimised neural network structure. International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control 17(3): 223-241. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJMIC.2012.049689. (Journal Article)
  • Lang, M., Chen, X.Q., Wang, W.H. and Woodfield, T. (2012) Injection system for cellular assembly of 3D bio-tissue engineered constructs. Seoul, Korea: 8th IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE), 20-24 Aug 2012. 287-292. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CoASE.2012.6386394. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2012) Latest Developments in Micromanipulation for Cell Injection and Tissue Engineering. Jilin University, China: Research Seminar, 9 Oct 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Masoomi, S.F., Gutschmidt, S., Chen, X.Q. and Sellier, M. (2012) Mathematical modelling and parameter optimization of a 2-DOF fish robot. Auckland, New Zealand: Nineteenth Annual Conference on Mechatronics, Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), 28-30 Nov 2012. 6pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2012) Micromanipulation for Cell Injection and Tissue Engineering. University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia: International Workshop: Frontier Advances in Manufacturing, 5 Jul 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Ghanbari, A., Nock, V., Johari, S., Blaikie, R.J., Chen, X-Q. and Wang, W. (2012) Micropillar-based on-chip system for continuous force measurement of C. elegans. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering 22(9): 095009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0960-1317/22/9/095009. (Journal Article)
  • Hann, C.E., Snowdon, M., Rao, A., Winn, O., Wongvanich, N. and Chen, X. (2012) Minimal modelling approach to describe turbulent rocket roll dynamics in a vertical wind tunnel. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering 226(9): 1042-1060. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954410011420771. (Journal Article)
  • Choi, R.L.W., Hann, C.E. and Chen, X.Q. (2012) Minimal models to capture the dynamics of a rotary unmanned aerial vehicle. Auckland, New Zealand: 19th Annual Conference on Mechatronics, Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), 28-30 Nov 2012. 6pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2012) Mobile Robots Towards Commercial Adoption - A UC Experience. Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, New Zealand: KiwiNet Robotics Industry Foresighting Initiative Workshop, 13 Nov 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2012) Mobile Robots: Challenges and Opportunities in Field Applications. University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia: 26 Jun 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2012) Mobile Robots: From Orthotics to Field Applications. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: College of Engineering Research Day, 28 Aug 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chandrapal, M., Chen, X., Wang, W. and Hann, C. (2012) Nonparametric control algorithms for a pneumatic artificial muscle. Expert Systems With Applications 39(10): 8636-8644. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2012.01.190. (Journal Article)
  • Shamsudin, S.S. and Chen, X.Q. (2012) Recursive Gauss-Newton based training algorithm for neural network modelling of an unmanned helicopter dynamics. Auckland, New Zealand: Nineteenth Annual Conference on Mechatronics, Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), 28-30 Nov 2012. 7pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2012) Research into Autonomous Robotic Systems and Applications. Shanghai Jiaotong University, China: 9 Jan 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2012) Research into Biologically Inspired Robotic Systems - Challenges and Opportunities. Fire Engineering Centre, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China: Research Seminar, 12 Jan 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Horssen, E.V., Chen, X.Q. and Weiland, S. (2012) sEMG to force mapping. 79pp. (Technical Report)
  • Leigh, N.T., Wood, A.R., Ou, Q., Chen, X.Q. and Gutschmidt, S. (2012) Tunable Vibration Energy Harvester and Method. Patent No. GE Docket No: 259605, AT Docket No: 31910-75, USA. (Intellectual Property)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2012) Use-Inspired Research: From Walling Climbing Robots to Exoskeleton. Jilin University, China: 12 Oct 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Nayyerloo, M., Acho, J.R., Chase, J.G. and Chen, X.Q. (2011) A simple approach to real-time fault detection and diagnosis in base-isolated structures. Auckland, New Zealand: 9th Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering (PCEE 2011), 14-16 Apr 2011. In PCEE 2011: Building an Earthquake-Resilient Society Paper 137. http://db.nzsee.org.nz/2011/Handbook.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Journee, M., Chen, X.Q., Robertson, J., Jermy, M. and Sellier, M. (2011) An investigation into improved non-contact adhesion mechanism suitable for wall climbing robotic applications. Shanghai, China: 2011 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA2011), 9-13 May 2011. 4915-4920. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICRA.2011.5979842. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chandrapal, M., Stanke, B., Chen, X.Q. and Wang, W.H. (2011) ANN Based Isometric Torque Estimation from Multiple Knee Extensors. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: The 15th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology (ICMT2011), 30 Nov-2 Dec 2011. 6pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Asgari, H., Chen, X.Q. and Sainudiin, R. (2011) Considerations in Modelling and Control of Gas Turbines - a Review. Shiraz, Iran: 2nd International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, and Automation (ICCIA 2011), 27-29 Dec 2011. In Proceedings 6pp. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/6380. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Ou, Q., Wood, A., Gutschmidt, S., Chen, X.Q., Leigh, N. and Arrieta, A.F. (2011) Generic Piezoelectric Centilever Model for Mechanical and Electrical Resonance. Roanoke, VA, USA: IWPMA 2011 and 6th Annual Energy Harvesting Workshop and 3rd Annual CIMSS Conference, 7-11 Aug 2011. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2011) Haptics-Assisted Cell Manipulation and Micro-Tissue Seeded Bio-Scaffolding. National University of Singapore, Singapore: Guest Lecture, 3 Jan 2011. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chandrapal, M., Chen, X-Q. and Wang, W-H. (2011) Intelligent Assistive Knee Exoskeleton. In J.P. Davim (Ed.), Mechatronics: 195-238. London: ISTE. (Chapter in Book)
  • Chandrapal, M., Chen, X-Q., Wang, W-H., Stanke, B. and Le Pape, N. (2011) Investigating improvements to neural network based EMG to joint torque estimation. PALADYN: Journal of Behavioral Robotics 2(4): 185-192. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/s13230-012-0007-2. (Journal Article)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2011) Latest Development in Autonomous Robotic Systems. Jilin University, China: 27 Nov 2011. (Oral Presentation)
  • Nayyerloo, M., Chase, J.G., MacRae, G.A. and Chen, X.Q. (2011) LMS-based approach to structural health monitoring of nonlinear hysteretic structures. Structural Health Monitoring 10(4): 429-444. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1475921710379519. (Journal Article)
  • Hann, C.E., Rao, A.A., Snowdon, M., Winn, O., Wongvanich, N. and Chen, X.Q. (2011) Minimal Modelling of Rocket Roll Response and Aerodynamic Disturbance in a Wind Tunnel. Santiago, Chile: Proceedings of the 9th International IEEE Conference on Control & Automation, 19-21 Dec 2011. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Shamsudin, S.S., Chen, X.Q., Wang, W.H., Hann, C.E. and Chase, J.G. (2011) Neural Network Based System Identification for an Unmanned Helicopter System. Otago University, Dunedin, New Zealand: First National Postgraduate Research Colloquium (2011) “Research in Malaysia”, 4 Jul 2011. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2011) Research skills development in training modern engineering professionals. Jilin University, China: 28 Nov 2011. (Oral Presentation)
  • Nayyerloo, M., Chase, J.G., Millane, A., Muller, C., Malherbe, A., Chen, X. and MacRae, G.A. (2011) Seismic structural displacement measurement using a line-scan camera: camera-pattern calibration and experimental validation. Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring 1(3-4): 113-124. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13349-011-0012-x. (Journal Article)
  • Ou, Q., Chen, X.Q., Gutschmidt, S., Wood, A. and Leigh, N. (2010) A Two-mass Cantilever Beam Model for Vibration Energy Harvesting Applications. Toronto, Canada: 6th Annual IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, 21-24 Aug 2010. 301-306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/COASE.2010.5584730. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Ruiter, N.D., Nees, S., Benjamin, R., Nagel, N., Chen, X.Q. and King, M. (2010) A Variable Resistance Virtual Exercise Platform for Physiotherapy Rehabilitation. International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications 8(1-4): 261-275. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJISTA.2010.030204. (Journal Article)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Advancing Mechatronics Technologies to Automate Complex Manufacturing Processes. Dalian Institute of Technology, Dalian, China: Guest Lecture, 29 Oct 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Wolm, P., Chase, J.G., Chen, X.Q. and Pettitgrew, W. (2010) Analysis of a PM DC Motor Model for Application in Feedback Design for Electric Powered Mobility Vehicles. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT) 39(1/2/3): 116-122. (Journal Article)
  • Lang, M., Wang, W.H., Chen, X.Q. and Woodfield, T. (2010) Automated 3D scaffold printing and seeding. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: The 6th Annual IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, 21-24 Aug 2010. 786-791. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Ghanbari, A., Nock, V., Blaikie, R.J., Chen, X-Q., Chase, J.G. and Wang, W. (2010) Automated Vision-Based Force Measurement of Moving C. elegans. Toronto, Canada: 2010 IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE), 21-24 Aug 2010. 198-203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/COASE.2010.5584225. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Automating Complex Manufacturing Processes under Dynamical Conditions. Chongqing University, Chongqing, China: Guest Lecture, 16 Sep 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Automating Complex Manufacturing Processes under Dynamical Conditions. Northeast University, Shenyang, China: Guest Lecture, 25 Oct 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Automating Dynamical Manufacturing and Welding Processes. Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China: Guest Lecture, 19 Oct 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Autonomous Robotics Research - From Factory to Natural Environment. Southeast University, Nanjing, China: Guest Lecture, 29 Sep 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Bio-Mechatronics Research: Fusion of Electromechanical Systems with Bioengineering. Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China: Guest Lecture, 27 Sep 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Embedding Design and Research into Engineering Education. Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, China: Guest Lecture, 5 Nov 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q., Chase, J.G., Wang, W., Gaynor, P. and McInnes, A.I. (2010) Embedding Design Projects into Multidisciplinary Engineering Education. Chongqing, China: 2010 International Conference on Educational and Information Technology (ICEIT 2010), 17-19 Sep 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICEIT.2010.5608345. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Green, S.A., Chase, J.G., Chen, X.Q. and Billinghurst, M. (2010) Evaluating the Augmented Reality Human-Robot Collaboration System. International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies, Applications (IJISTA) 8(1-4): 130-143. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJISTA.2010.030195. (Journal Article)
  • Ghanbari, A., Nock, V., Blaikie, R., Chase, J.G., Chen, X.Q., Hann, C.E. and Wang, W. (2010) Force pattern characterization of C. elegans in motion. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology 39(1/2/3): 137-144. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJCAT.2010.034742. (Journal Article)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Forward-Looking Mechatronics Education and Industry-Driven Research - An Experience from the University of Canterbury. Beijing University of Post and Telecommunication, Beijing, China: Guest Lecture, 11 Nov 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Future Challenges in Mechatronics R&D. National University of Singapore, Singapore: 4th Asia International Symposium on Mechatronics, 15-18 Dec 2010. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Ghanbari, A., Chen, X.Q., Wang, W.H., Horan, B., Abdi, H. and Nahavandi, S. (2010) Haptic Microrobotic Intracellular Injection Assistance using Virtual Fixtures. Singapore: The Eleventh International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics, Vision, 7-10 Dec. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Hann, C.E., Hewett, D., Chase, J.G., Rabczuk, T., Sundaresan, A., Chen, X., Wang, W. and Shaw, G.M. (2010) Image-based measurement of alveoli volume expansion in an animal model of a diseased lung. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology 39(1-3): 58-68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJCAT.2010.034731. (Journal Article)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Industry-Driven Mechatronics Research - A New Zealand Perspective. Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China: Guest Lecture, 3 Nov 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Industry-Driven Mechatronics Research - A New Zealand Perspective. Jilin University, Changchun, China: Guest Lecture, 22 Oct 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Industry-Driven Mechatronics Research - A New Zealand Perspective. University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China: Guest Lecture, 11 Oct 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Tay, A., Ho, W.K., Wu, X.D. and Chen, X.Q. (2010) In-situ monitoring of photoresist thickness uniformity of a rotating wafer in lithography. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement 58(12): 3978-3984. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TIM.2009.2021620. (Journal Article)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Intelligent Autonomous Robotic Systems and Welding Automation - A New Zealand Perspective. Shanghai, China: 2010 International Conference on Robotic Welding and Intelligent Automation, 14-16 Dec 2010. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Latest Research and Development in Microrobotics and Micromanipulation for Precision Engineering. Henan Polytechnic University, Zhengzhou, China: Guest Lecture, 25 Sep 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Manufacturing Robotisation and Automation - Opportunities and Challenges. Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong: Guest Lecture, 29 Nov 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) MEMS, Smart Structures and Applications. Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China: Guest Lecture, 24 Nov 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Shamsudin, S.S., Chen, X.Q., Wang, W.H., Hann, C.E. and Chase, J.G. (2010) Neural Networks Based System Identification for an Unmanned Helicopter System. Singapore: The Fourth Asia International Symposium on Mechatronics (AISM 2010), 15-18 Dec 2010. In Proceedings 12-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.3850/978-981-08-7723-1_P158. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Robertson, J., Journee, M., Meade, S. and Chen, X.Q. (2010) Non Contact Adhesion Pad - Market Analysis and Customer Identification. 11pp. (Technical Report)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Opportunities and Challenges in Mobile Robotics Research. South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China: Guest Lecture, 21 Sep 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Research into Autonomous Robotic Systems: Opportunities and Challenges. Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China: Guest Lecture, 11 Nov 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Research into Autonomous Systems for Resource Monitoring. University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China: Guest Lecture, 9 Oct 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Research into Intelligent Mechatronic Systems for Autonomous Operations. Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China: Guest Lecture, 26 Sep 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Research into Micro Device and Assistive Robotics for Biomedical Applications. Institute of Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China: Guest Lecture, 12 Nov 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Robotics and Automation Research in New Zealand. Shenyang Institute of Automation, Shengyang, China: Guest Lecture, 26 Oct 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Robotics Frontier - it is not just about entertainment. Christchurch, New Zealand: Okeover U3A (University of the Third Age), 16 Jul 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Hann, C.E., Snowdon, M., Rao, A., Tang, R., Korevaar, A., Skinner, G., Keall, A., Chen, X.Q. and Chase, J.G. (2010) Rocket Roll Dynamics and Disturbance - Minimal modelling and system identification. Singapore: 11th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (ICARCV 2010), 7-10 Dec 2010. In ICARCV2010 1736-1741. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICARCV.2010.5707270. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Rocket Science, Bio, Walking and Climbing Machines - A New Zealand Perspective. National University of Singapore, Singapore: Guest Lecture, 14 Dec 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Nayyerloo, M., Malherbe, A., Chen X.Q., Chase J.G. and MacRae, G.A. (2010) Seismic structural displacement measurement using a high-speed line-scan camera: experimental validation. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 2010 Conference (NZSEE 2010), 26-28 Mar 2010. Paper 10. http://db.nzsee.org.nz/2010/Paper10.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chandrapal, M., Chen, X.Q. and Wang, W.H. (2010) Self organizing fuzzy control of pneumatic artificial muscle for active orthotic device. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: The 6th Annual IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, 21-24 Aug. 632-637. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Nayyerloo, M., Chase, J.G., MacRae, G.A., Chen, X.Q. and Hann, C. (2010) Structural Health Monitoring using Adaptive LMS Filters. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT) 39(1/2/3): 130-136. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJCAT.2010.034741. (Journal Article)
  • Buksh, S.R., Chen, X.Q. and Wang, W.H. (2010) Study of Flea Jumping Mechanism for Biomimetic Robot Design. Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering 5(1): 41-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1299/jbse.5.41. (Journal Article)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) The Current State and Future of Robotics Research in New Zealand. Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China: Guest Lecture, 19 Oct 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Use-Inspired Mechatronics and Robotics Research in New Zealand. Hong Kong University, Hong Kong: Guest Lecture, 30 Nov 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • O'Steen, B., Brogt, E., Chen, X.Q. and Chase, J.G. (2010) Using "system sensing" during the implementation of a new mechatronics engineering curriculum. Orlando, FL, USA: 3rd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation (IMETI 2010), 29 Jun-2 Jul 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2010) Vision-Guided Haptics-Assisted Control in Cell Injection and Micromanipulation. Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China: Guest Lecture, 16 Nov 2010. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q., Ou, Q., Wong, D.R., Li, Y.J., Sinclair, M. and Marburg, A. (2009) A Generic Flight Dynamics Model for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. In X.Q. Chen, Y.Q. Chen and J.G. Chase (Ed.), Mobile Robots - State of the Art in Land, Sea, Air, and Collaborative Missions: 177-202. Vienna: I-Tech Education. (Chapter in Book)
  • Chen, X.Q., Wang, D.W. and Li, H.Z. (2009) A hybrid method of reconstructing 3D airfoil profile from incomplete and corrupted optical scans. International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems 2(1/2): 39-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJMMS.2009.024347. (Journal Article)
  • Faramarzi, S., Ghanbari, A., Chen, X.Q. and Wang, W.H. (2009) A PVDF Based 3D Force Sensor for Micro and Nano Manipulation. Christchurch, New Zealand: 7th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (IEEE-ICCA), 9-11 Dec 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chase, J.G., Chen, X.Q., Mulligan, K.J., Rodgers, G.W. and Elliott, R.B. (2009) A simple hybrid testing approach for dynamic analysis of civil structural control devices. International Journal of Advanced Mechatronic Systems 1(4): 288-298. (Journal Article)
  • Li, H.Z., Albrecht, A. and Chen, X.Q. (2009) A Tool Wear Observer Model for Flank Wear Monitoring in the Milling of Nickel-based Alloys. International Journal of Mechatronics, Manufacturing Systems (IJMMS) 2(5/6): 620-637. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJMMS.2009.028084. (Journal Article)
  • Green, S.A., Chase, J.G., Chen, X.Q. and Billinghurst, M. (2009) An Augmented Reality Human-Robot Collaboration System. In X.Q. Chen, Y.Q. Chen and J.G. Chase (Ed.), Mobile Robots - State of the Art in Land, Sea, Air, and Collaborative Missions: 245-276. Vienna: I-Tech Education. (Chapter in Book)
  • Gao, M.C., Chen, W.H., Liu, J.M. and Chen, X.Q. (2009) An Environmental Cognition Method Based on 3D Laser Radar. San Diego, CA, USA: 2009 ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA09), 30 Aug-2 Sep 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Wang, W., Hewett, D., Hann, C.E., Chase, J.G. and Chen, X.Q. (2009) Application of machine vision for automated cell injection. International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems 2(1-2): 120-134. (Journal Article)
  • Peattie, A., Korevaar, A., Wilson, J., Sandilands, B., Chen, X.Q. and King, M. (2009) Automated Variable Resistance System for Upper Limb Rehabilitation. Sydney, Australia: Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2009 (ACRA), 2-4 Dec 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Nayyerloo, M., Chen, X.Q., Wang, W.H. and Chase, J.G. (2009) Cable-Climbing Robots for Power Line Inspection. In X.Q. Chen, Y.Q. Chen and J.G. Chase (Ed.), Mobile robots: state of the art in land, sea, air, collaborative missions: 63-84. Vienna: I-Tech Education. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/6989. (Chapter in Book)
  • Ghanbari, A., Wang, W., Hann, C., Chase, G. and Chen, X.Q. (2009) Cell Image Recognition and Visual Servo Control for Automated Cell Injection. Wellington, New Zealand: 4th International Conference on Autonomous Robots and Agents (ICARA), 10-12 Feb 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Nayyerloo, M., Chase, J.G., MacRae, G.A. and Chen, X.Q. (2009) Cost Effective Computer Vision Based Structural Health Monitoring using Adaptive LMS Filters. Stanford, CA, USA: 7th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring 2009, 9-11 Sep 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Buksh, S.R., Chen, X.Q. and Wang, W.H. (2009) Design and Modeling of a Flea-Like Jumping Robot. Christchurch, New Zealand: 7th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (IEEE-ICCA), 9-11 Dec 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Wang, W.H., Chen, X.Q., Marburg, A., Chase, J.G. and Hann, C.E. (2009) Design of low-cost unmanned underwater vehicle for shallow waters. International Journal of Advanced Mechatronic Systems 1(3): 194-202. (Journal Article)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2009) Develop Precision Machines and Instruments for Manufacturing and Biomedical Applications. Department of Precision Machinery and Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China: Erskine Visit, 5 Jan 2009. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. and Li, H.Z. (2009) Development of a tool wear observer model for on-line tool condition monitoring and control in machining nickel-based alloys. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies 45(7-8): 786-800. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-009-2003-1. (Journal Article)
  • Gao, Y., Chen, W.H., Lu, Z. and Chen, X.Q. (2009) Dynamics Analysis and Trajectory Tracking Control for a Cockroach-Like Robot. Christchurch, New Zealand: 7th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (IEEE-ICCA), 9-11 Dec 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Pinchin, J.T., Park, D. and Chen, X.Q. (2009) GNSS Attitude Determination on a Mini-UAV Aided By a Platform Dynamics Model. Savannah, GA, USA: Institute of Navigation (ION) GNSS 2009, 22-25 Sep 2009. (Conference Contribution - Abstract)
  • Chandrapal, M. and Chen, X.Q. (2009) Intelligent Active Assistive and Resistive Orthotic Device for Knee Rehabilitation. Christchurch, New Zealand: 7th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (IEEE-ICCA), 9-11 Dec 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q., Chen, Y.Q. and Chase, J.G. (Ed.) (2009) Mobile Robots - State of the Art in Land, Sea, Air, and Collaborative Missions. Vienna: I-Tech Education. 335pp. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/120. (Edited Book)
  • Chen, X.Q., Chen, Y.Q. and Chase, J.G. (2009) Mobiles Robots - Past Present and Future. In X.Q. Chen, Y.Q. Chen and J.G. Chase (Ed.), Mobile robots: state of the art in land, sea, air, collaborative missions: 1-32. Vienna: I-Tech Education. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/6986. (Chapter in Book)
  • Evers, G., Vervoort, J.H.A.M., Engelaar, R.C., Nijmeijer, H., de Jager, A.G., Chen, X.Q. and Wang, W.H. (2009) Modeling and Simulated Control of an under Actuated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. Christchurch, New Zealand: 7th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (IEEE-ICCA), 9-11 Dec 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2009) Multi-Disciplinary Engineering and Fire Engineering Research at the University of Canterbury. Fire Engineering Centre, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China: Erskine Visit, 8 Jan 2009. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, W.H., Chen, X.Q., Liu, J.M. and Zhang, J.B. (2009) Multi-Sensing, Smooth Motion Control in Bionic Cockroach Robots. In X.Q. Chen, Y.Q. Chen and J.G. Chase (Ed.), Mobile Robots - State of the Art in Land, Sea, Air, and Collaborative Missions: 85-104. Vienna: I-Tech Education. (Chapter in Book)
  • Wang, W., Engelaar, R., Vervoort, J., van den Bosch, P., Chase, G. and Chen, X.Q. (2009) Navigation Modeling and Simulation for Canterbury Hover-Capable Underwater Vehicle. Gifu, Japan: 9th IFAC Symposium on Robot Control (SYROCO '09), 9-12 Sep 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Ghanbari, A., Chen, X.Q. and Wang, W.H. (2009) Neuro-Fuzzy Microrobotic System Identification for Haptic Intracellular Injection. Christchurch, New Zealand: 7th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (IEEE-ICCA), 9-11 Dec 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q., Lin, W-J. and Ng, T-J. (2009) Neutral line-based Robust Profile Reconstruction for adaptive machining of turbine blade tip welds. International Journal of Manufacturing Research 4(2): 236-251. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJMR.2009.024540. (Journal Article)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2009) Non-contact lifting and locomotion device. Patent No. PCT/NZ2009/000218; WO/2010/041965, International. (Intellectual Property)
  • Nayyerloo, M., Chase, G., Chen, X.Q., MacRae, G. and Moghaddasi, M. (2009) Permanent Deflection Identification of Non-linear Structures Undergoing Seismic Excitation Using Adaptive LMS Filters. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference (NZSEE), 3-5 Apr 2009. In 2009 NZSEE Conference Proceedings Paper 41. http://db.nzsee.org.nz/2009/Paper41.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2009) Precision Microassembly and Micromanipulation for Biomedical Applications. Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Auckland, New Zealand: Research Seminar, 31 Jul 2009. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2009) Robotic Servants - Are they mature enough to serve humans? Christchurch, New Zealand: University of Canterbury Discovery Day, 23 Apr 2009. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2009) State-of-Art and Future of Mobile Robots. Department of Automation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China: Erskine Visit, 6 Jan 2009. (Oral Presentation)
  • Hann, C.E., Chase, J.G., Chen, X.Q., Berg, C., Brown, R.G. and Elliot, R.B. (2009) Strobe Imaging System for Digital Image-based Elasto-Tomography Breast Cancer Screening. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 56(8): 3195-3202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2009.2023643. (Journal Article)
  • Buksh, S.R., Chen, X.Q. and Wang, W.H. (2009) Study of Flea Jumping Mechanism for Biomimic Robot Design. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Fourth Asian Pacific Conference on Biomechanics, 14-17 Apr 2009. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Wang, W.H., Engelaar, R.C., Chen, X.Q. and Chase, J.G. (2009) The State-of-Art of Underwater Vehicles - Theories and Applications. In X.Q. Chen, Y.Q. Chen and J.G. Chase (Ed.), Mobile Robots - State of the Art in Land, Sea, Air, and Collaborative Missions: 129-152. Vienna: I-Tech Education. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/6992. (Chapter in Book)
  • Horan, B., Nahavandi, S., Ghanbari, A., Chen, X.Q. and Wang, W.H. (2009) Towards haptic microrobotic intracellular injection. San Diego, CA, USA: 2009 ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA09), 30 Aug-2 Sep 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Wang, W.H., Chen, X.Q., Marburg, A., Chase, J.G. and Hann, C.E. (2008) A Low-Cost Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Prototype for Shallow Water Tasks. Beijing, China: IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechtronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, 2008 (MESA 2008), 12-15 Oct 2008. http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=4735649. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Wagner, M., Chen, X.Q., Nayyerloo, M., Wang, W. and Chase, J.G. (2008) A Novel Wall Climbing Robot Based on Bernoulli Effect. Beijing, China: IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechtronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, 2008 (MESA 2008), 12-15 Oct 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MESA.2008.4735656. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X., Gaynor, P., King, R., Chase, G., Bones, P., Gough, P. and Duke, R. (2008) A Project-Based Mechatronics Program to Reinforce Mechatronic Thinking - a Restructuring Experience from the University of Canterbury. Seoul, Korea: 17th International Federation of Automatic Control World Congress (IFAC 2008), 6-11 Jul 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q., Gaynor, P., King, R., Chase, J.G., Bones, P., Gough, P. and Duke, R. (2008) A Project-Based Mechatronics Program to Reinforce Mechatronic Thinking - A Restructuring Experience from University of Canterbury. Seoul, Korea: 17th International Federation of Automatic Control World Congress 2008, 6-11 Jul 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Ruiter, N., Nees, S., Benjamin, R., Nagel, M., Chen, X.Q. and King, M. (2008) A Variable Resistance Virtual Exercise Platform for Physiotherapy Rehabilitation. Auckland, New Zealand: 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008), 2-4 Dec 2008. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008) 587-592. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Advancing Mechatronics Technologies for Bio-Instrumentation and Control. Hangzhou, China: Zhejiang University Erskine Visit, 10 Dec 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • King, M., Nees, S., Nagel, M., Ruiter, N.D., Benjamin, R. and Chen, X.Q. (2008) An Exercise Device and System. Patent No. 573334, New Zealand. (Intellectual Property)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) An Overview of Mechatronics and Robotics Research at the University of Canterbury. Hamilton, New Zealand: Ruakura Research Centre, 1 Dec 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • Wolm, P., Chen, X.Q., Chase, J.G., Pettitgrew, W. and Hann, C.E. (2008) Analysis of a PM DC Motor Model for Application in Feedback Design for Electric Powered Mobility Vehicles. Auckland, New Zealand: 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008), 2-4 Dec 2008. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008) 686-691. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Green, S.A., Chen, X.Q., Billinghurst, M. and Chase, J.G. (2008) Collaborating with a Mobile Robot: An Augmented Reality Multimodal Interface. Seoul, Korea: 17th International Federation of Automatic Control World Congress 2008, 6-11 Jul 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.3182/20080706-5-KR-1001.1809. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Course Proposals for the Third Professional Year of Mechatronics Engineering Programme. Department of Mechanical Engineering. University of Canterbury. 32pp. (Working Paper)
  • Keir, M., Hann, C.E., Chase, J.G. and Chen, X.Q. (2008) Dynamic Orientation Sensing for Augmented Reality Using a Dual Axis Accelerometer. Limerick, Ireland: 11th Mechatronics Forum Biennial International Conference, 23-25 Jun 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Green, S.A., Chase, J.G., Chen, X.Q. and Billinghurst, M. (2008) Evaluating the Augmented Reality Human-Robot Collaboration System. Auckland, New Zealand: 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008), 2-4 Dec 2008. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008) 575-580. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Nock, V., Ghanbari, A., Wang, W., Blaikie, R., Chase, J.G., Chen, X.Q. and Hann, C.E. (2008) Force Pattern Characterization of C. elegans in Motion. Auckland, New Zealand: 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), 2-4 Dec 2008. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP08) 680-685. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MMVIP.2008.4749604. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Green, S.A., Billinghurst, M., Chen, X.Q. and Chase, J.G. (2008) Human-Robot Collaboration: A Literature Review and Augmented Reality Approach in Design. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems 5(1): 1-18. (Journal Article)
  • Chen, X.Q., Zeng, H. and Li, H.Z. (2008) In-Process Sensing and Monitoring for Intelligent Machining: Overview and Implementation. International Journal of Process System Engineering 1(1): 1-12. (Journal Article)
  • Ou, Q., Chen, X.Q., Park, D., Marburg, A. and Pinchin, J. (2008) Integrated Flight Dynamics Modelling for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Beijing, China: 2008 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA08), 12-15 Oct. In Proceedings of the 2008 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechtronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA08) 570-575. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Intelligent Manufacturing Automation - Opportunities, Trends and Challenges. Digital Manufacturing Laboratory, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China: 12 Dec 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Interdisciplinary Collaborative Mechatronics and Robotics Research at University of Canterbury. Beijing, China: Invited Seminar at Beijing University of Astronautics and Aeronautics, 13 Oct 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Learning and Experimenting Control Methods through Integrative Mechatronics Design Projects. Seoul, Korea: 17th International Federation of Automatic Control World Congress (IFAC 2008), 6-11 Jul 2008. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Wang, W.H., Hewett, D., Hann, C.E., Chase, J.G. and Chen, X.Q. (2008) Machine Vision and Image Processing for Automated Cell Injection. Beijing, China: ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems, 2008 (MESA08), 12-15 Oct 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MESA.2008.4735751. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Lin, W-J., Ng, T.J., Chen, X.Q. and Gong, Z. (2008) Method of Determining Shape Data. Patent No. 7,433,799, US. (Intellectual Property)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Micro/Nano Manipulation for Precision Manufacturing and Bioengineering Applications. Nankai University, Tianjin, China: 25 Dec 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Microrobotics for Biomanipulation. Wuhan, China: Invitied Seminar at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 15 Dec 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Mobile Robotics - Can It Emulate The Impact of PC? Wuhan, China: Invited Seminar at Wuhan University of Technology, 15 Dec 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Mobile Robots for Demanding Industrial Applications. Shanghai, China: Invited Seminar at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 8 Dec 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Mobile Robots for Missions in Dynamical Natural environments. Tianjin University, Tianjin, China: 25 Dec 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q., Chase, J.G., Mulligan, K.J. and Rodgers, G.W. (2008) Novel Controllable Semi-Active Devices for Re-shaping Structural Response. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics 13(6): 647-657. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TMECH.2008.2003958. (Journal Article)
  • Pinchin, J., Hide, C., Park, D. and Chen, X.Q. (2008) Precise Kinematic Positioning Using Single Frequency GPS Receivers and an Integer Ambiguity Constraint. Monterey, CA, USA: 2008 IEEE/ION Position Location and Navigation Symposium (PLANS 2008), 5-8 May 2008. In Proceedings of the 2008 IEEE/ION Position Location and Navigation Symposium (PLANS 2008) 600-605. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PLANS.2008.4570103. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Scientific Paper Writing. Beijing University of Astronautics and Aeronautics, Beijing, China: 22 Dec 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • Nayyerloo, M., Chase, J.G., MacRae, G. and Chen, X.Q. (2008) Structural Health Monitoring using Adaptive LMS Filters. Auckland, New Zealand: 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008), 2-4 Dec 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Wang, W.H., Alkaisi, M.M., Liu, X.Y., Sun, Y., Chase, J.G., Chen, X.Q. and Hann, C.E. (2008) Suspended Cell Patterning for Automatic Microrobotic Cell Injection. Beijing, China: IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications 2008 (MESA 2008), 12-15 Oct 2008. In Proceedings of the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechtronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA 2008) 100-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MESA.2008.4735648. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q., Chase, J.G., Wolm, P., Anstis, I., Oldridge, J., Hanbury-Webber, W., Elliot, R.B. and Pettigrew, W. (2008) System Identification, Modelling of Front Wheel Drive Electric Wheelchairs. Seoul, Korea: 17th International Federation of Automatic Control World Congress (IFAC 2008), 6-11 Jul 2008. In Proceedings of the 17th International Federation of Automatic Control World Congress (IFAC 2008) 3076-3081. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Taylor, M., Chen, X.Q., Aston, S., Lang, M., McKee, T. and Robertson, J. (2008) TigBot - A Wall Climbing Robot for TIG Welding of Stainless Steel Tanks. Auckland, New Zealand: 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008), 2-4 Dec 2008. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008) 550-554. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Two Years of Mobile Robotics Research at University of Canterbury. Christchurch, New Zealand: Invited Semiar at University of Canterbury, 9 Oct 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • Wong, D.R., Ou, Q., Sinclair, M., Li, Y.J., Chen, X.Q. and Marburg, A. (2008) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Model Validation Using On-Board Sensing and Instrumentation. Auckland, New Zealand: 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008), 2-4 Dec 2008. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008) 109-114. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Brown, R.G., Hann, C.E., Chase, J.G. and Chen, X.Q. (2008) Vision-based 3D Surface Motion Capture for the DIET Breast Cancer Screening System. Auckland, New Zealand: 15th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP 2008), 2-4 Dec 2008. 674-679. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MMVIP.2008.4749603. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2008) Wall climbing robot. Patent No. 571914, New Zealand. (Intellectual Property)
  • Keir, M.S., Hann, C.E., Chase, J.G. and Chen, X.Q. (2007) A New Approach to Accelerometer-based Head Tracking for Augmented Reality & Other Applications. Scottsdale, AZ, USA: IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE2007), 22-25 Sep 2007. In Proceedings of the 3rd Annual IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering 603-608. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/COASE.2007.4341843. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X., Wolm, P., Elliot, R., Chase, J.G. and Pettigrew, W. (2007) A Wireless Test-bed of Front Wheel Drive Wheelchair for Stability Control Prototyping. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Fourth International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CIRAS 2007), 28-30 Nov 2007. In Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems 255-260. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Keir, M.S., Hann, C.E., Chase, J.G. and Chen, X.Q. (2007) Accelerometer-based Orientation Sensing for Head Tracking in AR & Robotics. Palmerston North, New Zealand: 2nd International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST 2007), 26-28 Nov 2007. 6pp. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Hann, C.E., Becouze, P., Chase, J.G., Shaw, G.M. and Chen, X.Q. (2007) Agitation Sensor Based on Facial Grimacing for Improved Sedation Management in Critical Care. Palmerston North, New Zealand: 2nd International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST 2007), 26-28 Nov 2007. 6pp. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Pinchin, J., Hide, C., Park, D. and Chen, X.Q. (2007) An Introduction to Low Cost Attitude Sensing Using Multiple GNSS Receivers. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Fourth International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CIRAS 2007), 28-30 Nov 2007. In Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems 261-266. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q., Chase, J.G., Mulligan, K.J., Elliott, R.B. and Mander, J.B. (2007) Application of Sensing & Actuation for Online Hybrid Testing of Structural Control Devices. Palmerston North, New Zealand: 2nd International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST 2007), 26-28 Nov 2007. 6pp. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Green, S.A., Billinghurst, M., Chen, X.Q. and Chase, J.G. (2007) Augmented Reality for Human-Robot Collaboration. In N.Sarkar (Ed.), Human-Robot Interaction: 65-94. Vienna: I-Tech Publishing. (Chapter in Book)
  • Wagner, M. and Chen, X.Q. (2007) Design of a Wall Climbing Robot using Bernoulli Principle to Create Adhesion force. 76pp. (Technical Report)
  • Su, F., Sun, Y., Wong, C.Y.A., Ho, H.L. and Chen, X.Q. (2007) Development of an integrated optical system for warpage and hermeticity test of microdisplay. Optics and Lasers in Engineering 45(12): 1177-1185. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.optlaseng.2007.03.008. (Journal Article)
  • Li, H., Chen, X., Zeng, H. and Li, X.Q. (2007) Embedded tool condition monitoring for intelligent machining. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology 28(1): 74-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJCAT.2007.012334. (Journal Article)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2007) Harmonisation of Robotics and Mechatronics Courses. University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand: NZ Mechatronics & Robotics Network Meeting, 30 Oct 2007. (Oral Presentation)
  • Green, S.A., Billinghurst, M., Chen, X.Q. and Chase, J.G. (2007) Human Robot Collaboration: An Augmented Reality Approach A Literature Review And Analysis. Las Vegas, NV, USA: 3rd ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, 4-7 Sep 2007. In Proceedings of the ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2007 10pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chase, J.G., Singh-Levett, I., Hann, C.E. and Chen, X.Q. (2007) Integral-Based Structural Damage Assessment Using Limited Sensor Data. Palmerston North, New Zealand: 2nd International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST 2007), 26-28 Nov 2007. 6pp. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Chen, X.Q., Luo, H. and Lin, W.J. (2007) Integrated Weld Quality Control System Based on Laser Strobe Vision. In T-J. Tarn, S-B. Chen and C. Zhou (Ed.), Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, 362, Robotic Welding, Intelligence and Automation: 257-266. Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-73374-4_30. (Chapter in Book)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2007) Mobile Robots and Applications in Knowledge-Based Economy. Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand: Robotics and Mechatronics Research Forum, 14 Nov 2007. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2007) Project-based mechatronics curriculum development at the University of Canterbury. Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand: NZ Mechatronics & Robotics Network Meeting, 29 Jun 2007. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2007) Proposed Course Structure for Mechatronics Engineering Programme. 43pp. (Working Paper)
  • Chase, J.G., Mulligan, K.J., Mander, J.B., Rodgers, G.W. and Chen, X.Q. (2007) Re-shaping semi-active structural response via simple applications of embedded computation, sensors, and valves. Las Vegas, NV, USA: 3rd ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, 4-7 Sep 2007. In Proceedings of the ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2007 10pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2007) Robot Invasion. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Discovery Day, 23 Mar 2007. (Oral Presentation)
  • Chen, X.Q. (2007) Robots in Society. Rotary Club, Christchurch, New Zealand: Technical Seminar, 6 Aug 2006. (Oral Presentation)
  • Hann, C.E., Chase, J.G., Berg, C., Brown, R.G., Elliott, R.B. and Chen, X.Q. (2007) Specialised Image Capture Systems for a DIET Breast Cancer Screening System. Las Vegas, NV, USA: 3rd ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, 4-7 Sep 2007. In Proceedings of the ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2007 10pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Brown, R.G., Hann, C.E., Chase, J.G., Ray, L.E. and Chen, X.Q. (2007) Surface motion reconstruction for a DIET system. Palmerston North, New Zealand: 2nd International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST 2007), 26-28 Nov 2007. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)