Educational
- 2005-2014， Shanghai Jiao Tong University Mechatronics Engineering, Doctor
- 2000-2003， Shanghai Jiao Tong University Mechatronics Engineering, Master
- 1996-2000， Shanghai Jiao Tong University Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor
Work Experience
- 2003.08 – 2006.08 Research Assistant, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China，
- 2006.08 – 2014.12 Lecturer, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China，
- 2015.01 – present Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China，
Research
- Robotics
- 1. Bio-mechatronic systems
- 2. bioinspired robot design and control
Scientific Research Projects
- 1) EMG decoding and prosthetic continuous motion control based on motion unit action potential sequence, funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, PI, 2018 – 2020.
- 2) Electrical stimulus coding and tactile feedback technology for human-computer bidirectional interaction, funded by Shanghai Commission of Science and Technology, PI, 2017 – 2019
- 3) Coordination Motion Control of Robot Operating System, funded by National Science and Technology Support Sub-Project, PI, 2015 – 2017.
- 4) Multi-mode stimulations and enhanced bio-mechanical interface for the bio-mechantronic prosthetic hands, funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, PI, 2014 – 2017.
- 5) Particle on bump (POB) method for high density Chip-on-Glass package, funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, Principle Investigator, 2009 – 2011.
- 6) Development of Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Perfusion Treatment Equipment, funded by Shanghai Commission of Science and Technology, Co-Principle Investigator, 2011 – 2014.
- 7) Pulse acquisition and remote reproduction equipment, funded by Shanghai Kunhao, PI, 2017 – 2018.
- 8) Design and optimization of automatic welding line for refuse incinerator, funded by Nantong Tianlan Environmental Protection Energy Equipment Co., Ltd., PI, 2017 – 2019.
- 9) Automatic Monitoring and Control Technology of Prestressed Strand Tension, funded by Ningxia Lu Qiao Engineering Co., Ltd.,PI, 2010 – 2013.
- 10) Design of advanced CNC system, funded by Guangzhou Shukong CNC Equipment Co. Ltd. Co- Investigator, 2007 – 2012.
Publications
- 1) L. Yao, X. Sheng, N. Mrachacz-Kersting, X. Zhu, D. Farina, and N. Jiang, "Performance of Brain–Computer Interfacing Based on Tactile Selective Sensation and Motor Imagery," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 26, pp. 60-68, 2018.
- 2) L. Yao, X. Sheng, N. Mrachacz-Kersting, X. Zhu, D. Farina, and N. Jiang, "Decoding Covert Somatosensory Attention by a BCI System Calibrated With Tactile Sensation," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, vol. 65, pp. 1689-1695, 2018.
- 3) X. Zhu, J. Liu, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, and N. Jiang, "Cascaded Adaptation Framework for Fast Calibration of Myoelectric Control," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 25, pp. 254-264, 2017.
- 4) L. Yao, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, N. Mrachacz-Kersting, X. Zhu, and D. Farina, "A Stimulus-Independent Hybrid BCI Based on Motor Imagery and Somatosensory Attentional Orientation," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 25, pp. 1674-1682, 2017.
- 5) L. Yao, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, D. Farina, and X. Zhu, "A BCI System Based on Somatosensory Attentional Orientation," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 25, pp. 81-90, 2017.
- 6) X. Shu, L. Yao, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, and X. Zhu, "Enhanced Motor Imagery-Based BCI Performance via Tactile Stimulation on Unilateral Hand," Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, vol. 11, 2017-December-01 2017.
- 7) L. Pan, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Transcranial direct current stimulation versus user training on improving online myoelectric control for amputees," Journal of Neural Engineering, vol. 14, p. 046019, 2017.
- 8) W. Guo, X. Sheng, H. Liu, and X. Zhu, "Toward an Enhanced Human-Machine Interface for Upper-Limb Prosthesis Control With Combined EMG and NIRS Signals," IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, vol. 47, pp. 564-575, 2017.
- 9) W. Guo, X. Sheng, H. Liu, and X. Zhu, "Mechanomyography Assisted Myoeletric Sensing for Upper-Extremity Prostheses: A Hybrid Approach," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 17, pp. 3100-3108, 2017.
- 10) J. Liu, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, and X. Zhu, "Towards Zero Retraining for Myoelectric Control Based on Common Model Component Analysis," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 24, pp. 444-454, 2016.
- 11) J. Liu, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, J. He, and X. Zhu, "Reduced Daily Recalibration of Myoelectric Prosthesis Classifiers Based on Domain Adaptation," IEEE journal of biomedical and health informatics, vol. 20, pp. 166-176, 2016.
- 12) L. Hua, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "High-performance transmission mechanism for robotic applications," Mechanism and Machine Theory, vol. 105, pp. 176-184, 2016.
- 13) W. Guo, X. Sheng, H. Liu, and X. Zhu, "Development of a Multi-Channel Compact-Size Wireless Hybrid sEMG/NIRS Sensor System for Prosthetic Manipulation," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 16, pp. 447-456, 2016.
- 14) L. Yao, J. Meng, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, and X. Zhu, "A novel calibration and task guidance framework for motor imagery BCI via a tendon vibration induced sensation with kinesthesia illusion," Journal of Neural Engineering, vol. 12, p. 016005, 2015.
- 15) X. Shu, L. Yao, J. Meng, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Visual Stimulus Background Effects on SSVEP-Based BCI Towards a Practical Robot Car Control," International Journal of Humanoid Robotics, p. 1550014, 2015.
- 16) L. Pan, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Improving myoelectric control for amputees through transcranial direct current stimulation," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, vol. 62, pp. 1927-1936, 2015.
- 17) L. Pan, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Improving robustness against electrode shift of high density EMG for myoelectric control through common spatial patterns," Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, vol. 12, pp. 1-16, 2015.
- 18) J. Meng, L. Yao, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, and X. Zhu, "Simultaneously Optimizing Spatial Spectral Features Based on Mutual Information for EEG Classification," Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on, vol. 62, pp. 227-240, 2015.
- 19) J. He, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, S. Li, and X. Zhu, "Invariant Surface EMG Feature Against Varying Contraction Level for Myoelectric Control Based on Muscle Coordination," IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, vol. 19, pp. 874-882, 2015.
- 20) J. He, D. Zhang, N. Jiang, X. Sheng, D. Farina, and X. Zhu, "User adaptation in long-term, open-loop myoelectric training: implications for EMG pattern recognition in prosthesis control," Journal of Neural Engineering, vol. 12, p. 046005, 2015.
- 21) L. Yao, J. Meng, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Combining Motor Imagery With Selective Sensation Toward a Hybrid-Modality BCI," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, vol. 61, pp. 2304-2312, 2014.
- 22) X. Sheng, L. Hua, D. Zhang, and X. Zhu, "Design and Testing of a Self-Adaptive Prosthetic Finger with a Compliant Driving Mechanism," International Journal of Humanoid Robotics, vol. 11, p. 1450026, 2014.
- 23) L. Pan, D. Zhang, J. Liu, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Continuous estimation of finger joint angles under different static wrist motions from surface EMG signals," Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, vol. 14, pp. 265-271, 2014.
- 24) J. Meng, X. Sheng, D. Zhang, and X. Zhu, "Improved Semisupervised Adaptation for a Small Training Dataset in the Brain-Computer Interface," IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, vol. 18, pp. 1461-1472, 2014.
- 25) J. Liu, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Quantification and solutions of arm movements effect on sEMG pattern recognition," Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, vol. 13, pp. 189-197, 2014.
- 26) S. Li, X. Sheng, H. Liu, and X. Zhu, "Design of a myoelectric prosthetic hand implementing postural synergy mechanically," Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 41, pp. 447-455, 2014.
- 27) S. Li, J. He, X. Sheng, H. Liu, and X. Zhu, "Synergy-Driven Myoelectric Control for EMG-Based Prosthetic Manipulation: A Case Study," International Journal of Humanoid Robotics, vol. 11, p. 1450013, 2014.
- 28) L. Jia, X. Sheng, Z. Xiong, Z. Wang, and H. Ding, "Particle on Bump (POB) technique for ultra-fine pitch chip on glass (COG) applications by conductive particles and adhesives," Microelectronics reliability, vol. 54, pp. 825-832, 2014.
- 29) L. Yao, J. Meng, D. Zhang, X. Sheng, and X. Zhu, "Selective Sensation Based Brain-Computer Interface via Mechanical Vibrotactile Stimulation," PLoS ONE, vol. 8, p. e64784, 2013.
- 30) X. Xu, Z. Xiong, X. Sheng, J. Wu, and X. Zhu, "A new time synchronization method for reducing quantization error accumulation over real-time networks: Theory and experiments," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 9, pp. 1659-1669, 2013.
- 31) X. Sheng, L. Jia, Z. Xiong, Z. Wang, and H. Ding, "ACF-COG interconnection conductivity inspection system using conductive area," Microelectronics reliability, vol. 53, pp. 622-628, 2013.
- 32) X. Sheng, L. Jia, Z. Xiong, and H. Ding, "An automatic bump detecting system for LCD COG module using fuzzy reasoning," International Journal of Fuzzy Systems, vol. 14, pp. 296-304, 2012.
Patents
- 1) X. Yuan, Z. Xiong, X. Sheng, L. Jia, X. Zhu, Image segmentation based on watershed and morphological markers, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201410136163.2
- 2) X. Zhu, S. Li, X. Sheng, A grasp simulation system for under-actuated manipulators, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510261075.X
- 3) J. Zhang, Y. Yan, X. Zhu, X. Sheng, Z. Xiong, An automatic grabbing mechanism for milk packaging box, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510213941.8
- 4) Z. Xiong, X. Yuan, X. Sheng, X. Zhu, Distribution uniformity evaluation method based on watershed algorithm and minimum spanning tree, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201410576808.4
- 5) Z. Xiong, X. Yuan, X. Sheng, X. Zhu, Electro-hydrodynamic device and method for fabricating batch droplets and microstructures, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510107946.2
- 6) X. Zhu, L. Hua, X. Sheng, A mechanical driving device with high driving speed and large driving force, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510232371.7
- 7) X. Zhu, L. Hua, X. Sheng, A wrist-like device with three degrees of freedom, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510249639.8
- 8) X. Zhu, L. Hua, X. Sheng, A wrist-like device with two degrees of freedom, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201510249655.7
- 9) Z. Xiong, X. Yuan, X. Sheng, X. Zhu, A method for analyzing and evaluating the dispersion distribution of micro- and nano-particles, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201410138109.1
- 10) X. Sheng, T. Wang, X. Zhu, Q. Yang, Peritoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy circulatory pipeline device, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201410008370.X
- 11) X. Zhu, W. Guo, P. Yao, X. Sheng, A combined surface electromyography and near infrared spectroscopy acquisition device, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201310585071.8
- 12) X. Zhu, L. Hua, X. Sheng, Under-actuated mechanical finger with shape adaptation, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201410046730.5
- 13) X. Zhu, P. Yao, Z. Qiu, W. Guo, X. Sheng, A muscle group information detection device based on near infrared sensor, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201310585091.5
- 14) X. Zhu, Y. Fang, H. Liu, X. Sheng, A wearable electrode array for acquiring surface EMG signals of limbs, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201310164855.3
- 15) X. Zhu, W. Guo, X. Sheng, X. Chen, D. Zhang, Wearable multi-channel surface EMG acquisition armbands, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201310241598.9
- 16) X. Zhu, J. Meng, X. Sheng, R. Duan, EEG Feature extraction method for Motor Imagery Tasks in Small Channel Configuration, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201310309826.1
- 17) X. Xu, Z. Xiong, X. Zhu, X. Sheng, Synchronization method and system based on IEEE1588, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201110033465.3
- 18) X. Xu, Z. Xiong, X. Zhu, X. Sheng, M. Ding, IEEE1588 protocol based precision clock synchronization system, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201010542983.3
- 19) Y. Fu, X. Zhu, Q. Yang, X. Sheng, Intraoperative intraperitoneal hyperthermia chemotherapeutic apparatus, Chinese Patent Number: ZL201010246182.2
- 20) G. Huang, S. Li, X. Sheng, X. Zhu, Handwriting recognition method based on surface EMG signal, Chinese Patent Number: ZL200910310228.X
- 21) J. Wu, Z. Xiong, H. Ding, X. Sheng, J. Liu, X. Zhu, Servo system control method based on relay feedback, Chinese Patent Number: ZL2010101318418
Societal Activities
- 1) Member, Robot Committee of China Society of Mechanical Engineering
- 2) IEEE Member, IEEE RAS Member, IEEE EMBS Member
- 3) General Affairs Chair & Secretariat, ICRA 2011
- 4) Secretary, ICIRA 2010, CASE 2006
Academic Activities
- 2012.01 – 2012.07 Visiting Scientist, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Concordia University, Canada
Awards
- 2016, “Dexterous prosthetic hand and reconstruction of its nerve information channel”, 2nd Prize of National Technological Invention Award of China, ranked at 5.
- 2015, “Dexterous prosthetic hand and its high performance bio-mechanical interface”, 1st Prize of Technology Invention Award of Shanghai Municipality, ranked at 4.
- 2013, "High acceleration high precision motion control technology and its applications", 1st Prize of Technology Invention Award of Shanghai Municipality, ranked at 2.
- 2007, “Innovative Technologies for the Development of Industrial Robotic Workcells and Their Applications”, 2nd Prize of National Science and Technology Progress Award of China, ranked at 10.
- 2006, “Key Technologies for the Development of Industrial Robotic Workcells and Their Applications”, 1st Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award of Shanghai Municipality, ranked at 10.
- 2005, “IP Sensor Technology and its Application”, 2nd Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award of Shanghai Municipality, ranked at 5.
- 2009, Industrial Robot Award for Best Paper – Manufacturing Award for “Most significant development in robot-assisted manufacturing”
- 2008, 2nd Prize of Outstanding Young Professor Talent Award of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- 2010, DESAY SV Teaching Award of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- 2005, Xinshida Teaching Award of Shanghai Jiao Tong University