Publications

2023

1.

M. Zhang, C. Wang*, C. Zhang, P. Li, L. Liu,
A Unified Switching Control Framework for Continuous Robot-Assisted Training”,   
IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Oct 2023 (JCR-1, IF=7.1) 

1.

J.Shang#, L.Tang#, K.Guo, S.Yang, J.Cheng, J.Dou, R.Yang*, M. Zhang*, R.Yang*
Electronic Exoneuron based on Liquid Metal for the Quantitative Sensing of the Augmented Somatosensory System”,   
Microsystems &Nanoengineering, Sup 2023 (JCR-1, IF=8.006) 

2.

R.Ma#,Y-F. Chen#,Y-C. Jiang, M. Zhang*
A New Compound-limbs Paradigm: Integrating upper-limb swing improves lower-limb stepping intention decoding from EEG”,   
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, Sup 2023 (JCR-2, IF=4.9) 

3.

H. Liu#,F.Wu, B.Zhong , Y.Zhao, J. Zhang,W.Niu, M. Zhang*
Close-range Human Following Control on a Cane-type Robot with Multi-camera Fusion”,   
IEEE RAL 

4.

C. Zhang, C. Wang, P. Li, Y. Liu, Y-F. Chen, M. Zhang*
Robot-Assisted Haptic Rendering for Nail Hammering: A Representative of IADL Tasks”,   
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering,Jul 2023 (JCR-1, IF=5.9) 

5.

Q. Huang, B. Zhong, N. Elangovan, M. Zhang* J. Konczak*, 
A Robotic Device for Measuring Human Ankle Motion Sense”,   
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering,Jun 2023 (JCR-1, IF=5.5)

6.

B. Zhong#, M. Shen#, H. Liu#, Y. Zhao, Q. Qian, W. Wang, H. Yu*, M. Zhang*
A Cable-driven Exoskeleton with Personalized Assistance Improves the Gait Metrics of People in Subacute Stroke”,   
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering,May 2023 (JCR-1, IF=5.5)

7.

C. C. Zhang, C. Wang, Q. Yang, M. Zhang*
An Optimized Portable Cable-Driven Haptic Robot Enables Free Motion and Hard Contact“,   
IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA),May 2023 

8.

C. Gu#, W. Lin#, X. He, L. Zhang, M. Zhang*
IMU-based Mocap System for Rehabilitation Applications: A Systematic Review”,   
Biomimetic Intelligence and Robotics,Feb 2023 

2022

1.

W. Zhong#, X. Fu#, M. Zhang*,
A Muscle Synergy-Driven ANFIS Approach to Predict Continuous Knee Joint Movement”,   
IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, Jun 2022 (JCR-1, IF=12.029) 

2.

R. Fu, Y. Chen, M. Zhang*, C. Chang*,
Symmetric Convolutional and Adversarial Neural Network Enables Improved Mental Stress Classification from EEG“,
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, Feb 2022 (JCR-1, IF = 3.802)


3.

Q. Sun, YC. Jiang, Y. Shu, J. Song, M. Zhang*,
Short-interval Priming Effects: an EEG Study of Action Observation on Motor Imagery“,
IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems,  Jan 2022 (JCR-1, IF=2.67)


4.

Y. Chen, S.-Z. Fan, M. F. Abbod, J.-S. Shieh, M. Zhang*,
Nonlinear Analysis of Electroencephalogram Variability as a Measure of the Depth of Anesthesia“,
IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Jan 2022 (JCR-1, IF=4.016)

5.

M. Zhang#*, C. Sun#, Y. Liu, X. Wu*
A Robotic System to Deliver Multiple Physically Bimanual Tasks via Varying Force Fields “,
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering,  Jan 2022 (JCR-1, IF=3.802)

6.

P. Li, K. Guo, M. Zhang*, 
Linear active disturbance rejection control of servo systems via IMC principle with active damping and sliding mode techniques“,
ISA Transactions,  Jan 2022 (JCR-1, IF=5.468)

7.

YC. Jiang, R. Ma, S. Qi, S. Ge, Z. Sun, Y. Li, J. Song, M. Zhang*
Characterization of Bimanual Cyclical Tasks from Single-trial EEG-fNIRS Measurements“,
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering,  Jan 2022 (JCR-1, IF=3.802)

8.

C. Dai, P. Fu, B. Zhong, K. Guo, M. Zhang*
Human-Exoskeleton Misalignment Reduction on Knee Joint via an RPR Mechanism-Based Device“,                                                IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics (ARM)  , Jul 2022

9.

M. Zhang#, J. Wu#, J. Song, R. Fu, R. Ma, Y. Jiang, Y. Chen*
Decoding Coordinated Directions of Bimanual Movements from EEG Signals“,
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering  , Nov 2022(JCR-2, IF=5.5)

10.

Y. Chen#, F. Fu#, J. Wu, J. Song, R. Ma, Y. Jiang, M. Zhang*
Continuous Bimanual Trajectory Decoding of Coordinated Movement from EEG Signals“,
IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics   , Nov 2022(JCR-1, IF=7.7)

11.

R. Ma, Y-C. Jiang, Y-F. Chen, M. Zhang*
A New EEG-based Paradigm for Classifying Intention of Compound-Limbs Movement“,
IEEE International Conference on Real-time Computing and Robotics (RCAR)  , Jul 2022

12.

Z. Sun#, YC. Jiang#, Y. Li#, J. Song, M. Zhang*
Short-term Priming Effects: an EEG Study of Action Observation on Motor Imagery“,
IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems
, Jul 2022
(JCR-1, IF=4.8)

12.

Y. Liu, M. Zhang*
Haptic Rendering of Soft Object Interaction for Robot-aided Neurorehabilitation“,
IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics (ARM)  
, Jul 2022

12.

X. Wu, W. Cao, H. Yu, Z. Zhang, Y, Leng, M. Zhang*
Generating Electricity during Locomotion Modes Dominated by Negative Work via a Knee Energy Harvesting Exoskeleton“,
IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics  
, Mar 2022
(JCR-1, IF=7.1)

2021

1.

K. Guo, B. Zhong, C. Zhang, M. Zhang*,
“A Walking Assistance Exoskeleton with Individual Control of Multiple Cables via a Single Actuator: Design and Evaluation “,
IEEE 27th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP),  Nov 2021 


2.

Y. Chen, S. Fan, M. F. Abbod, J. Shieh*, M. Zhang*,
“Electroencephalogram Variability Analysis for Monitoring Depth of Anesthesia”,
Journal of Neural Engineering,  Oct 2021 (JCR-1,IF:5.38)


3.

B. Zhong, K. Guo, H. Yu*, M. Zhang*,
“Toward Gait Symmetry Enhancement via a Cable-Driven Exoskeleton Powered by Series Elastic Actuators” ,
IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L),  Nov 2021 (JCR-2,IF:3.74)

4.

C. Sun, K. Chu, Q. Miao, P. Li, W. Zhong, S. Qi, M. Zhang*,
“Bilateral Asymmetry of Hand Force Production in Dynamic Physically-Coupled Tasks”,
IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Oct 2021 (JCR-1,IF:5.78)


5.

P. Li, L. Wang, B. Zhong, M. Zhang*,
“Linear Active Disturbance Rejection Control for Two-mass Systems via Singular Perturbation Approach”,
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics,  Sep 2021 (JCR-1,IF:10.21)


6.

C. Zhang, C. Wang, Q. Miao, M. Zhang*,
“Two-Stage Optimization of a Reconfigurable Asymmetric 6-DOF Haptic Robot for Task-Specific Workspace”,
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS),  Sep 2021 (机器人领域顶级学术会议)


7.

Y. Liu, K. Chu, Q. Miao,M. Zhang*,
“A Bimanual Robotic System Enabling Haptic Rendering of Bilateral Physical Tasks”,
IEEE International Conference on Real-time Computing and Robotics (RCAR), Jul 2021. 


8.

Q. Miao, Z. Li , K. Chu , Y. Liu , Y. Peng , S. Xie , M. Zhang*,
“Performance-based Robotic Assistance for Subject-specific Training Task Planning: A pilot study in robot-assisted bilateral training”,
IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems, Mar 2021. (JCR-1IF2.67) 


9.

S. Ge#, Y. Jiang#, M. Zhang, R. Wang, K. Iramina, P. Lin*, Y. Leng, H. Wang, W. Zheng*,
“SSVEP-Based Brain-Computer Interface with a Limited Number of Frequencies Based on Dual-Frequency Biased Coding”
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, Apr 2021. JCR-1IF:3.87


10.

J. Wang, Y. Chen, Y. Peng*, X. Song, Y. Zhang, M. Zhang,
“Waveform optimization of a two-axis smooth impact drive mechanism actuator”,
Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Jan 2021. JCR-3IF5.20


11.

M. Zhang, Y. Hu, C. Krishnan,
“Guest Editorial Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence in Automation for Healthcare Applications”,
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Apr 2021. JCR-1IF4.94

12.

P. Li, L. Wang, G. Li, M. Zhang*,
“Predictive Active Disturbance Rejection Control for Servo Systems with Communication Delays via Sliding Mode Approach”,
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2021 (JCR-1IF7.52)


13.

苗青,张明明*,褚开亚,孙晨阳,
“基于任务表现的机器人自适应康复控制策略研究”,
机器人, 2021 


2020

1.

JX. Wang, YX. Chen, YX. Peng*, YK. Zhang, M. Zhang, XQ. Tian,
“A Linear Actuator with an SMA Clamping Mechanism for Dual-slider Positioning”,
Microsystem Technologies-Micro-and Nanosystems-Information Storage and Processing Systems, 2020. (JCR-3IF:1.737)


2.

P. Li, K. Guo, C. Sun, M. Zhang*,
“Robust Internal Model Control for Motor Systems Based on Sliding Mode Technique and Extended State Observer”,
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2020. (机器人领域顶级学术会议)


3.

K. Liu*, J. Liu, M. Cai*, M. Zhang, T. Qiu, L. Tang*,
“Exploiting Ultralow-Frequency Energy via Vibration-to-Rotation Conversion of a Rope-Spun Rotor”,
Energy Conversion and Management, 2020. 225 (JCR-1IF8.208)


4.

B. Zhong#, J. Cao#, K. Guo, A. McDaid, Y. Peng, Q. Miao, SQ. Xie, M. Zhang*,
“Fuzzy Logic Compliance Adaptation for an Assist-as-Needed Controller on the Gait Rehabilitation Exoskeleton (GAREX)”,
Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2020. 133JCR-2IF2.825


5.

B. Zhong#, J. Cao#, A. McDaid, SQ. Xie, M. Zhang*,
“Synchronous Position and Compliance Regulation on a Bi-Joint Gait Exoskeleton Driven by Pneumatic Muscles” ,
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 2020. 4(17): p.2162-2166JCR-1IF4.938


6.

Y. Peng, X. Song, K. Pang, Q. Yang, Z. Xu*, M. Zhang*,
“A Flexible and Stretchable Bending Sensor based on Hydrazine-Reduced Porous Graphene for Human Motion Monitoring”,
IEEE Sensors Journal, 2020.21(20).p.12661-12670JCR-1IF3.073


7.

钟斌,张长齐,郭恺琦,张明明*,
穿戴式绳驱外骨骼在脑卒中后康复的应用及前景”,

中国康复医学杂志,2020,35(08):907-911.


8.

Y. Li, H. Xu*, D. Xu, X. Zhang, J. Fu, X. Li, M. Zhang*, SQ. Xie,
“Pneumatic Resistance Control of an Upper Limb Active Rehabilitation System”
Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy, May 2020, 3(2): 021102.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046312


9.

Q. Miao, Y. Peng, L. Liu, A. McDaid, M. Zhang*,
“Subject-Specific Compliance Control of an Upper-Limb Bilateral Robotic System”,
Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2020. 126JCR-2IF2.825


10.

P. Li, G. Zhu*, M. Zhang*,
“Linear Active Disturbance Rejection Control for Servo Motor Systems with input Delay via Internal Model Control Rules”,
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, FEB 2020.68(2): p.1077-1086 (JCR-1,IF:7.515)


11.

Q. Miao, M. Zhang*, A. McDaid, Y. Peng, SQ. Xie,
“A Robot-Assisted Bilateral upper Limb Training Strategy with Subject-specific Workspace: A Pilot Study”,
Robotics and Autonomous Systems. 2020.124. JCR-2IF2.825


2019

1.

L. Zhong, F. Li, Y. Peng*, Q. Yang, M. Zhang, J. Wang,
“Design and Characterization of a T-Shaped Two-Axis Force Sensor”,
Sensor Review, 2019. 6(39): p.776-782. JCR-4IF1.217


2.

M. Zhang*, A. McDaid, S. Zhang, Y. Zhang, SQ. Xie,
“Automated Robot-Assisted Assessment of Wrist Active Ranges of Motion”,
Medical Engineering & Physics, 2019.71: p. 98-101. JCR-3IF1.737


3.

X. Liu, B. Zhong, W. Zhong, Q. Guo, M. Zhang*,
“A New Trajectory Determination Method for Robot-Assisted Ankle Ligament Rehabilitation”,
41st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), Berlin, Germany, Jul 23-27, 2019: p.5390-5393


4.

M. Zhang*, A. McDaid, AJ. Veale, Y. Peng, SQ. Xie,
“Adaptive Trajectory Tracking Control of a Parallel Ankle Rehabilitation Robot with Joint-Space Force Distribution”,
IEEE Access, 2019. 7:  p.85812 – 85820. JCR-1IF3.745


5.

D. Xu, M. Zhang*, H. Xu, J. Fu, X. Li, SQ. Xie,
“Interactive Compliance Control of a Wrist Rehabilitation Device (WReD) with Enhanced Training Safety”,
Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2019. JCR-3IF1.803


6.

B. Zhong#, W. Niu#, E. Broadbent, A. McDaid, T. Lee, M. Zhang*,
“Bringing Psychological Strategies to Robot-Assisted Physiotherapy for Enhanced Treatment Efficacy”,
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2019.13.984 JCR-1IF3.707


2018

1.

Q. Miao, M. Zhang*, J. Cao, SQ. Xie,
“Reviewing High-Level Control Techniques on Robot-Assisted Upper-Limb Rehabilitation”,
Advanced Robotics, 2018. 32(24): p.1253-1268. JCR-4IF1.247


2.

M. Zhang, J. Cao, SQ. Xie*, G. Zhu, X. Zeng, X. Huang, Q. Xu,
“A Preliminary Study on Robot-Assisted Ankle Rehabilitation for the Treatment of Drop Foot”,
Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 2018. 91(2): p. 207-215JCR-2IF2.259


3.

H. Xu, M. Zhang*, Y. Li, D. Xu, J. Fu, X. Zhang, X. Li, SQ. Xie,
“Development of a Pneumatic Robotic System for Bilateral upper Limb Interactive Training with Variable Resistance”,
IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), Auckland, New Zealand, Jul 09-12, 2018, p.968-973


4.

X.Zeng, G. Zhu*, P. Li, H. Lu, M. Zhang, S.Q Xie,
“A Feasibility Study of Robot-Assisted Ankle Training Triggered by Combination of SSVEP Recognition and Motion Characteristics”,
2018 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics(AIM), Auckland, New Zealand, Jul 09-12, 2018, p.1246-1251


5.

D. Xu, M. Zhang*, Y. Sun, X. Zhang, H. Xu, Y. Li, X. Li, SQ Xie,
“Development of a Reconfigurable Wrist Rehabilitation Device with an Adaptive Forearm Holder”,
2018 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics(AIM), Auckland, New Zealand, Jul 09-12, 2018, p.454-459(会议论文)


6.

Q. Miao, A. McDaid, M. Zhang*, P. Kebria, H. Li,
“A Three-Stage Trajectory Generation Method for Robot-Assisted Bilateral upper Limb Training with Subject-Specific Adaptation”,
Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2018. 105: p. 38-46. JCR-2IF2.825


7.

M. Zhang*, S. Zhang, A. McDaid, C. Davies, SQ. Xie,
“Automated Objective Robot-Assisted Assessment of Wrist Passive Ranges of Motion”,
Journal of Biomechanics, 2018. 73: p. 223–226. JCR-3IF2.32


8.

X. Zeng, G. Zhu*, M. Zhang, SQ. Xie,
“Reviewing Clinical Effectiveness of Active Training Strategies of Platform-Based Ankle Rehabilitation Robots”,
Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2018 JCR-3IF1.803


9.

Q. Miao, M. Zhang*, C. Wang, H. Li,
“Towards Optimal Platform-Based Robot Design for Ankle Rehabilitation: The State of the Art and Future Prospects”,
Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2018. JCR-3IF1.803


2017

1.

M. Zhang, J. Cao, G. Zhu, Q. Miao, X. Zeng, SQ. Xie*,
“Reconfigurable Workspace and Torque Capacity of a Compliant Ankle Rehabilitation Robot (CARR)”,
Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2017. 98: p. 213-221. JCR-2IF2.825


2.

X. Zeng, G. Zhu*, L. Yue, M. Zhang, SQ. Xie,
“A Feasibility Study of Ssvep-based Passive Training on an Ankle Rehabilitation Robot”,
Journal of Healthcare Engineering 2017JCR-3IF1.803


3.

SQ. Xie, M. Zhang, W. Meng,
“Soft Robots for Healthcare Applications: Design, Modeling, and Control”, 
Institution of Engineering and Technology , 2017


4.

M. Zhang, SQ. Xie*, X. Li, G. Zhu, W. Meng, X. Huang, AJ. Veale,
“Adaptive Patient-Cooperative Control of a Compliant Ankle Rehabilitation Robot (CARR) with Enhanced Training Safety”,
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2017. 65(2): p.1398 – 1407. JCR-1IF7.515


5.

W. Meng, Q. Liu, M. Zhang, Q. Ai, SQ. Xie*,
“Compliance Adaptation of an Intrinsically Soft Ankle Rehabilitation Robot Driven by Pneumatic Muscles”,
IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), Munich, Germany, Jul 03-07, 2017, p.82-87


6.

Q. Miao, M. Zhang*, Y. Wang, SQ. Xie,
“Design and Interaction Control of a New Bilateral Upper Limb Rehabilitation Device”,
Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2017. (JCR-3IF1.803)


2016

1.

G. Zhu, X. Zeng, M. Zhang, SQ. Xie*, W. Meng, X. Huang, Q. Xu,
“Robot-Assisted Ankle Rehabilitation for the Treatment of Drop Foot: A Case Study”,
12th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA), Auckland, New Zealand, Aug 29-31, 2016


2.

M. Zhang, TC. Davies, Y. Zhang, SQ. Xie*,
“A Real-Time Computational Model for Estimating Kinematics of Ankle Ligaments”,
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 2016. 19(8): p. 835-844. (JCR-3IF1.502)


2015

1.

M. Zhang, TC. Davies, A. Nandakumar, SQ. Xie*,
“A Novel Assessment Technique for Measuring Ankle Orientation and Stiffness”,
Journal of Biomechanics, 2015, 48(12): p. 3527-3529. (JCR-3IF2.32)


2.

M. Zhang*, W. Meng, TC. Davies, Y. Zhang, SQ. Xie,
“A Robot-Driven Computational Model for Estimating Passive Ankle Torque With Subject-Specific Adaptation”,
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2015. 63(4): p. 814-821. JCR-1IF4.424


3.

M. Zhang, B. Sheng, TC. Davies, W. Meng, SQ. Xie*,
“Model Based Open-Loop Posture Control of a Parallel Ankle Assessment and Rehabilitation Robot”,
IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), Busan, South Korea, Jul 07-11, 2015, p:1241-1246


2014 & Before

1.

M. Zhang*, G. Zhu, A. Nandakumar, S. Gong, SQ. Xie,
“A Virtual-Reality Tracking Game for Use in Robot-Assisted Ankle Rehabilitation”,
IEEE/ASME 10th International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA), ‏Senigallia, Italy, Sep 10-12, 2014 ‏(会议论文)


2.

M. Zhang, Y. Zhang, TC. Davies, SQ. Xie*,
“An In-Vivo Lateral Ankle Ligament Strain Behavior Assessment Technique for Potential Use in Robot-Assisted Therapy”,
36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE-Engineering-in-Medicine-and-Biology-Society (EMBC), Chicago, IL, Aug 26-30, 2014, p:4022-4025


3.

M. Zhang, TC. Davies, Y. Zhang, SQ. Xie*,
“Reviewing Effectiveness of Ankle Assessment Techniques for Use in Robot-Assisted Therapy”,
Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 2014. 51(4), p. 517-534. (JCR-2IF1.277)


4.

M. Zhang, TC. Davies, A. Nandakumar, SQ. Xie*,
“An Assistance-as-Needed Control Paradigm for Robot-Assisted Ankle Rehabilitation”,
Rehabilitation Process and Outcome 3, RPO. 2014


5.

M. Zhang*, TC. Davies, SQ. Xie,
“Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Therapy on Ankle Rehabilitation – A Systematic Review”,
Journal of Neuro Engineering and Rehabilitation, 2013. 10. (JCR-1IF3.519)


6.

王时龙,张明明,周杰,赵昱,李小勇,田波,
“振动状态下螺旋弹簧运动状态模型”
机械工程学报,2012, 48 (1): 78-83.