Z. Xu, T. Yan, S. X. Yang, S. A. Gadsden and M. Biglarbegian: (In press) Distributed robust learning based formation control of mobile robots based on bioinspired neural dynamics. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles. DOI: 10.1109/TIV.2024.3380000
J. Li and S. X. Yang: (In press) A novel feature learning-based bio-inspired neural network for real-time collision-free rescue of multi-robot systems. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2024.3370939
J. Li and S. X. Yang: (In press) Intelligent collective escape of swarm robots based on a novel fish-inspired self-adaptive approach with neurodynamic models. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Accepted in Jan. 2024. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2024.3363723
H. Zhang, J. Chen, J. Cheng, Y. Li, S. X. Yang and W. Zhang: (In press) No where to go: benchmarking multi-robot collaboration in target trapping environments. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2024.3366205
D. Zhu and S. X. Yang: (Impress) Current effect-eliminated optimal target assignment and motion planning for a multi-UUV system. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. DOI: 10.1109/TITS.2024.3351442
Y. Jia, Y. Song, B. Xiong, J. Cheng, W. Zhang, S. X. Yang and S. Kwong: (In press) Hierarchical perception-improving for decentralized multi-robot motion planning in complex scenarios. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. DOI: 10.1109/TITS.2023.3344518.
T. Lei, C. Luo, S. X. Yang and D. W. Carruth: (In press) Bio-inspired intelligence-based multi-agent navigation with safety-aware considerations. IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence. DOI: 10.1109/TAI.2023.3334227
G. Tang, J. Ni, Y. Chen, W. Cao and S. X. Yang: (In press) An improved cycleGAN based model for low-light image enhancement. IEEE Sensors Journal. DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2023.3296167
T. Yan, Z. Xu and S. X. Yang and S. A. Gadsden: (In press) Distributed neurodynamics-based backstepping optimal control for robust constrained consensus of underactuated underwater vehicles fleet. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. DOI: 10.1109/TCYB.2023.3301737
T. Yan, Z. Xu and S. X. Yang: (2024) Distributed robust learning-based backstepping control aided with neurodynamics for consensus formation tracking of underwater vessels. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. Vol. 54, No. 4, pp. 2434-2445.
Z. Xu, T. Yan, S. X. Yang and S. A. Gadsden: (2024) Distributed leader follower formation control of mobile robots based on bioinspired neural dynamics and adaptive sliding innovation filter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 1180-1189.
D. Zhu, L. Wang, H. Zhang and S. X. Yang: (2024) A GOA-based fault-tolerant trajectory tracking control for an underwater vehicle of multi-thruster system without driving saturation. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 771-782.
R. Liu, B. Lau, K. Ismail, A. Chathuranga, C. Yuen, S. X. Yang, Y. L. Guan, S. Mao and U. Tan: (2023) Exploiting radio fingerprints for simultaneous localization and mapping. IEEE Pervasive Computing. Vol. 22, No. 3, pp. 38-46.
J. Qi, L. Lei, K. Zheng, S. X. Yang and X. Shen: (2023) Optimal scheduling in IoT-driven smart isolated microgrids based on deep reinforcement learning. IEEE Internet of Things Journal. Vol. 10, No. 18, pp. 16284-16299.
F. Shi, S. X. Yang, M. Mukherjee, H. Jiang, D. B. da Costa and W.-K. Wong: (2023) Parameter sharing-based average-consensus time synchronization in IoT networks. IEEE Internet of Things Journal. Vol. 10, No. 9, pp. 8215-8227.
Y. Li, T. Ren, Q. Liu, Y. Chen, S. X. Yang, H. Yuan, Y. Li and Y. Yang: (2023) Novel bionic soft robotic hand with dexterous deformation and reliable grasping. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. Vol. 72. DOI: 10.1109/TIM.2023.3244819
J. Ni, K. Shen, Y. Chen and S. X. Yang: (2023) An improved SSD-like deep network-based object detection method for indoor scenes. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. Vol. 72. DOI: 10.1109/TIM.2023.3244819
L. Yang, S. X. Yang, Y. Li, Y. Lu and T. Guo: (2023) Generative adversarial learning for trusted and secure clustering in industrial wireless sensor networks. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Vol. 70, No. 8, pp. 8377-8387.
M. Liu, D. Ren, H. Sun, S. X. Yang and P. Shao: (2022) Orchard areas segmentation in remote sensing images via class feature aggregate discriminator. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters. Vol. 19. DOI: 10.1109/LGRS.2022.3213679
L. Yang, Y. Li, S. X. Yang, Y. Lu, T. Guo and K. Yu: (2022) Generative adversarial learning for intelligent trust management in 6G wireless networks. IEEE Network. Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 134-140.
Y. Lu, L. Yang, S. X. Yang, Q. Hua, A. K. Sangaiah, T. Guo and K. Yu: (2023) An intelligent deterministic scheduling method for ultra-low latency communication in edge enabled industrial internet of things. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics. Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 1756-1767.
T. Yan, Z. Xu and Simon X. Yang: (2023) Consensus formation control for multiple AUV systems using distributed bioinspired sliding mode control. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles. Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 1081-1092.
Z. Li, H. Yan, H. Zhang, S. X. Yang and M. Chen: (2023) Novel extended state observer design for uncertain nonlinear systems via refined dynamic event-triggered communication protocol. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. Vol. 53, No. 3, pp. 1856-1867.
H. Liu, M. Hu, Y. Chen, Q. Li, G. Zhai, S. X. Yang, X.-P. Zhang and X. Yang: (2023) Angel’s girl for blind painters: an efficient painting navigation system validated by multimodal evaluation approach. IEEE Transactions on Multimedia. Vol. 53. DOI: 10.1109/TMM.2022.3146767
B. Qin, H. Yan, H. Zhang, Y. Wang and S. X. Yang: (2023) Enhanced reduced-order extended state observer for motion control of differential driven mobile robot. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 1299-1310.
Z. Zhao, M. Jin, E. Lu and S. X. Yang: (2022) Path planning of arbitrary shaped mobile robots with safety consideration. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. Vol. 23, No. 9, pp. 16474-16483.
L. Yang, K. Yu, S. X. Yang, C. Chakraborty, Y. Lu and T. Guo: (2022) An intelligent trust cloud management method for secure clustering in 5G enabled internet of medical things. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics. Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 8864-8875.
D. Zhu, S. X. Yang: (2022) A bio-inspired neural network-based optimal path planning for UUVs under the effect of ocean currents. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles. Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 231-239.
D. Zhu, X. Cheng, L. Yang, Y. Chen and S. X. Yang: (2022) Information fusion fault diagnosis method for deep-sea human occupied vehicle thruster based on deep belief network. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. Vol. 52, No. 9, pp. 9414-9427.
F. Shi, S. X. Yang, X. Tuo, L. Ran and Y. Huang: (2022) A novel rapid-flooding approach with real-time delay compensation for wireless sensor network time synchronization. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. Vol. 52, No. 3, pp. 1415-1428.
Z. Li, L. Chen, L. Nie and S. X. Yang: (2022) A novel learning model of driver fatigue features representation for steering wheel angle. IEEE Transactions on Vehicle Technology. Vol. 71, No. 1, pp. 269-281.
J. Ni, K. Shen, Y. Chen, W. Cao and S. X. Yang: (2022) An improved deep network-based scene classification method for self-driving cars. IEEE Transactions in Instrumentation and Measurement. Vol. 71, Paper #: 5001614. DOI: 10.1109/TIM.2022.3146923
Y. Wang, M. Hu, C. Yang, N. Li, J. Zhang, Q. Li, G. Zhai, S. X. Yang, X.-P. Zhang and X. Yang: (2021) Respiratory consultant by your side: affordable and remote intelligent respiratory rate and respiratory pattern monitoring system. IEEE Internet of Things Journal. Vol. 8, No. 19, pp. 14999 – 15009.
L. Yang, Y. Lu, S. X. Yang, Y. Zhong, T. Guo and Z. Liang: (2021) An evolutionary game based secure clustering protocol with fuzzy trust evaluation and outlier detection for wireless sensor networks. IEEE Sensors Journal. Nov. 21, No. 12, pp. 13935-13947.
Y. Chen, M. Hu, C. Hua, G. Zhai, J. Zhang, Q. Li and S. X. Yang: (2021) Face mask assistant: detection of face mask service stage based on mobile phone. IEEE Sensors Journal. Vol. 21, No. 9, pp. 11084-11093.
Y. Tian, H. Yan, H. Zhang, S. X. Yang and Z. Li: (2021) Observed-based finite-time control of nonlinear semi-Markovian jump systems with saturation constraint. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems. Vol. 51, No. 11, pp. 6639-6649.
D. Zhu, B. Zhou and S. X. Yang: (2021) A novel algorithm of multi-AUVs task assignment and path planning based on biologically inspired neural network map. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles. Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 333-342.
Z. Ren, S. X. Yang, Q. Sun and T. Wang: (2021) Consensus affinity graph learning for multiple kernel clustering. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. Vol. 51, No. 6, pp. 3273-3284.
L. Yang, Y. Lu, S. X. Yang, T. Guo and Z. Liang: (2021) A secure clustering protocol with fuzzy trust evaluation and outlier detection for industrial wireless sensor networks. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics. Vol. 7, No. 7, pp. 4837-4847.
Y. Ma, X. Wu, S. X. Yang, C. Dang, D.-X. Liu, C. Wang, C. Wang and C. Chen: (2021) Online gait planning of lower-limb exoskeleton robot for paraplegic rehabilitation considering COG transfer process. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 414-425.
P. Liu, B. Fu, S. X. Yang, L. Deng, X. Zhong and H. Zheng: (2021) Optimizing survival analysis of XGBoost for ties to predict disease progression of breast cancer. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. Vol. 68, No. 1, pp. 148-160.
J. Ni, X. Wang, M. Tang, W. Cao and S. X. Yang: (2020) An improved real-time path planning method based on dragonfly algorithm for heterogeneous multi-robot system. IEEE Access. Vol. 8, pp. 140558-140568
N. Lashkari, M. Biglarbegian and S. X. Yang: (2020) Development of a novel robust control method for formation of heterogeneous multiple mobile robots with autonomous docking capability. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. Vol. 17, No. 4, pp. 1759-1776.
F. Shi, H. Li, S. X. Yang, X. Tuo and M. Li: (2020) Novel maximum likelihood estimation of clock skew in one-way broadcast time synchronization. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Vol. 67, No. 11, pp. 9948-9957.
Z. Xu, S. X. Yang and S. A. Gadsden: (2020) Enhanced bioinspired backstepping control for a mobile robot with unscented kalman filter. IEEE Access. Vol. 8, pp. 125899-125908.
J. Ni, G. Tang, Z. Mo, W. Cao and S. X. Yang: (2020) An improved potential game theory based method for multi-UAV cooperative search. IEEE Access. Vol. 8, pp. 47787-47796
F. Shi, X. Tuo, L. Ran, Z. Ren and S. X. Yang: (2020) Fast convergence time synchronization in wireless sensor networks based on average consensus. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics. Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 1120-1129 .
F. Shi, X. Tuo, S. X. Yang, J. Lu and H. Li: (2020) Rapid-flooding time synchronization for large-scale wireless sensor networks. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics. Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 1581-1590 .
J. Liu, T. Xu, S. X. Yang and X. Wu: (2020) Navigation and visual feedback control for magnetically driven helical miniature swimmers. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics. Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 477-487.
M. Luo, X. Hou and S. X. Yang: (2019) A multi-scale map method based on bioinspired neural network algorithm for robot path planning. IEEE Access. Vol. 7, pp. 142682-142691.
H. Sun, F. Tian, Z. Liang, T. Sun, B. Yu, S. X. Yang, Q. He, L. Zhang and X. Liu: (2017) Sensor array optimization of electronic nose for detection of bacteria in wound infection. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Vol. 64, No. 9, pp. 7350-7358 .
N. Lashkari, M. Biglarbegian and S. X. Yang: (2017) Development of a new robust controller with velocity estimator for docked mobile robots: theory and experiments. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. Vol. 22, No. 3, pp. 1287-1298.
Z. Chu, D. Zhu and S. X. Yang: (2017) Observer-based adaptive neural network trajectory tracking control for remotely operated vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems. Vol. 28, No. 7, pp. 1633-1645.
C. Luo, S. X. Yang, X. Li, M. Q.-H. Meng: (2017) Neural dynamics driven complete area coverage navigation through cooperation of multiple mobile robots. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Vol. 64, No. 1, pp. 750-760.
G. Huo, S. X. Yang, Q. Li and Y. Zhou: (2017) A robust and fast method for sidescan sonar image segmentation using nonlocal despeckling and active contour model. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. Vol. 47, No. 4, pp. 855-872.
X. Yi, A. Zhu, S. X. Yang and C. Luo: (2017) A bio-inspired approach to task assignment of swarm robots in 3-D dynamic environments. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. Vol. 47, No. 4, pp. 974-983.
X. Cao, D. Zhu and S. X. Yang: (2016) Multi-AUV target search based on bioinspired neurodynamics model in three-dimensional underwater environments. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems. Vol. 27, No. 11, pp. 2364-2374.
C. Zhong, S. Liu, Q. Lu, B. Zhang and S. X. Yang: (2016) An efficient fine-to-coarse wayfinding strategy for robot navigation in regionalized environments. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. Vol. 46, No. 12, pp. 3157-3170.
W. Dai, T. Chai and S. X. Yang: (2015) Data-driven optimization control for safety operation of hematite grinding process. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Vol. 62, No. 5, pp. 2930 – 2941.
H. Sun, D. Zhu and S. X. Yang: (2014) A bio-inspired filtered backstepping tracking control of 7000m manned submarine vehicle. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Vol. 61, No. 7, pp. 3682-3693.
J. Ni, M. Liu, L. Ren and S. X. Yang: (2014) A multi-agent Q-learning based optimal allocation approach for urban water resource management system. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 204-214.
H. Qu, Z. Yi and S. X. Yang: (2013) Efficient shortest path tree computation in network routing based on pulse coupled neural networks. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. Vol. 43, No. 3, pp. 995-1010
D. Zhu, Y. Huang and S. X. Yang: (2013) Dynamic task assignment and path planning of multi-AUV system based on an improved self-organizing map and velocity synthesis method in three-dimensional underwater workspace. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 504-514.
Y. Cai and S. X. Yang: (2013) An improved PSO-based approach with dynamic parameter tuning for cooperative multi-robot target searching in complex unknown environments. International Journal of Control. Vol. 86, No. 10, 1720-1732.
J. Ni, C. Zhang, L. Ren and S. X. Yang: (2012) Abrupt event monitoring for eater environmental system based on KPCA and SVM. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. Vol. 61, No. 4, pp. 980-989.
S. X. Yang, A. Zhu, G. Yuan and M. Q.-H. Meng: (2012) A bioinspired neurodynamics based approach to tracking control of mobile robots. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Vol. 59, No. 8, pp. 3211-3220
J. Ni and S. X. Yang: (2011) A bioinspired neural network for real-time cooperative hunting by multi-robots in unknown environments. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks. Vol. 22, No. 12, pp. 2062-2077.
X. Xu, C. Liu, S. X. Yang and D. Hu: (2011) Hierarchical approximate policy iteration with binary-tree state space decomposition. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks. Vol. 22, No. 12, pp. 1863-1877.
J. Ni, C. Zhang and S. X. Yang: (2011) An adaptive approach based on KPCA and SWM for real-time fault diagnosis of HVCBs. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 1960-1971.
H. Qu, S. X. Yang, A. Willms and Z. Yi: (2009) Real-time robot path planning based on a modified pulse coupled neural network model. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks. Vol. 20, No. 11, pp. 1724-1739.
B. Fu, S. X. Yang, J. Li and D. Hu: (2009) Multi-biometric cryptosystem: model structure and performance analysis. IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security. Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 867-882.
H. Li, S. X. Yang and M. L. Seto: (2009) Neural network based path planning for a multi-robot system with moving obstacles. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C. Vol. 39, No. 4, pp. 410-419.
L. Pan and S. X. Yang: (2009) An electronic nose network system for online monitoring livestock farm odors. IEEE Transactions on Mechatronics. Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 371-376.
X.-Z. Lai, J.-H. She, S. X. Yang and M. Wu.: (2009) Comprehensive unified control strategy for underactuated two-link manipulators. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B. Vol. 57, No. 2, pp. 202-211.
C. Luo and S. X. Yang: (2008) A bioinspired neural network for real-time concurrent map building and complete coverage robot navigation in unknown environments. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks. Vol. 19, No. 7, pp. 1279-1298.
A. Willms and S. X. Yang: (2008) Real-time robot path planning via a distance-propagating dynamic system with obstacle clearance. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B. Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 884-893.
X. Lai, J.-H. She, S. X. Yang and M. Wu.: (2008) Control design and comprehensive stability analysis of acrobots based on non-smooth Lyapunov function. IET Control Theory and Applications. Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 181-191.
A. Zhu and S. X. Yang: (2007) Neurofuzzy-based approach to mobile robot navigation in unknown environments. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C. Vol. 37, No. 4, pp. 610-621.
X. Yuan and S. X. Yang: (2007) Multi-robot-based nanoassembly planning with automated path generation. IEEE Transactions on Mechatronics. Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 352-356.
F.-Y. Wang, D. Liu, S. X. Yang and L. Li: (2007) Networking, sensing, and control for networked control systems: architectures, algorithms, and applications. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C. Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 157-159.
A. R. Willms and S. X. Yang: (2006) An efficient dynamic system for real-time robot path planning. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Part B. Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 755-766.
A. Zhu and S. X. Yang: (2006) A neural network approach to task assignment of multi-robots. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks. Vol. 17, No. 5, pp. 1278-1287.
F. Wang, S. Jusoh and S. X. Yang: (2006) A collaborative behavior based approach for handling ambiguity, uncertainty, and vagueness in robot natural language interfaces. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. Vol. 19, No. 8, pp. 939-951.
G.-P. Cai and S. X. Yang: (2006) A discrete optimal control method for a flexible cantilever beam with time delay. Journal of Vibration and Control. Vol. 12, No. 5, pp. 509-526.
A. Zhu and S. X. Yang: (2006) A SOM-based multi-agent architecture for multi-robot systems. International Journal of Robotics and Automation. Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 91-99
P. X. Liu, M. Q.-H. Meng, P. R. Liu and S. X. Yang: (2005) An end-to-end data transmission architecture for the remote control of robots over IP networks. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. Vol. 10, No. 5, pp. 560-570.
G.-P. Cai, J.-Z. Hong and S. X. Yang: (2005) Dynamic analysis of a flexible hub-beam system with tip mass. Mechanics Research Communications. Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 173-190.
S. X. Yang, H. Li, M. Q.-H. Meng and P. X. Liu: (2004) An embedded fuzzy controller for a behavior-based mobile robot with guaranteed performance. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems. Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 436- 446.
S. X. Yang and C. Luo: (2004) A neural network approach to complete coverage path planning. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B. Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 718-725.
Y. X. Su, S. X. Yang, Dong Sun and B. Y. Duan: (2004) A simple hybrid fuzzy PD controller. Mechatronics. Vol. 14, No. 8, pp. 877-890.
G.-P. Cai, J.-Z. Hong and S. X. Yang: (2004) Model study and active control of a rotating flexible cantilever beam. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. Vol. 46, No. 6, pp. 871-889.
S. X. Yang and M. Q.-H. Meng: (2003) Real-time collision-free motion planning of mobile robots using neural dynamics based approaches. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks. Vol. 14, Nov. 6, pp. 1541-1552.
H. Li and S. X. Yang: (2003) A behavior-based mobile robot with a visual landmark recognition system. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. Vol. 10, No. 5, pp. 695-708.
X. Yuan and S. X. Yang: (2003) Virtual assembly with biologically inspired intelligence. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C. Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 159-167.
P. X. Liu, M. Q.-H. Meng and S. X. Yang: (2003) Data communications for Internet robotics. Autonomous Robotics. Nov. 15, No. 3, pp. 213-223.
S. X. Yang and M. Meng: (2001) Neural network approaches to dynamic collision-free trajectory generation. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B. Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 302-318.
S. X. Yang and M. Meng: (2000) An efficient neural network method for real-time motion planning with safety consideration. Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Vol. 32, No. 2-3, pp. 115-128.
S. X. Yang and M. Meng: (2000) An efficient neural network approach to dynamic robot motion planning. Neural Networks. Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 143-148.
Simon X. Yang
Advanced Robotics & Intelligent Systems (ARIS) Lab
School of Engineering
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Canada