Yonghua Chen

Associate Professor

• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Phone : (852) 3917 7910
• Email : yhchen@hku.hk

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

• Smart Soft Robotics
• Service Robotics
• Additive Manufacturing 

BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Y.H. Chen completed his undergraduate studies in Southwest Jiaotong University (B.Sc) and  Ph.D. in the University of Liverpool respectively. He had worked in industries for three years as senior R&D engineer before joining the University of Hong Kong as a lecturer in 1993.  Dr Chen had served as editorial board members for a number of international journals such as Biofabrication (2008-2011), The RPD Magazine, etc. Since 1997, Dr. Chen has organized more than 10 international conferences on product development and automation. He has worked intensively on Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), Robotics, and CAD/CAM in the past 20 years. He is now taking on the challenge of 3D printing smart soft robots so that future robots might be completely ‘3D printed” without the need of assembly.

Selected Publications (altogether over 200 journal and conference papers)

  

Journals:

 

 

1.      Yunquan Li, Tao Ren, Yonghua Chen, Jianshu Zhou, Yong Hu, Zheng Wang, Caihua Xiong. “Untethered Multimode Fluidic Actuation: A New Approach to Soft and Compliant Robotics”. Soft Robotics, accepted on 12 March, 2020.

2.      Yujia Li, Tao Ren, Yunquan Li, Qingyou Liu and Yonghua Chen, “Untethered-bioinspired quadrupedal robot based on double-chamber pre-charged pneumatic soft actuators with highly flexible trunk”, Soft Robotics, accepted on 9 April, 2020.

3.      Zhou, J, Chen, Y.H, et al. “A Proprioceptive Bellows (PB) Actuator with Position Feedback and Force Estimation”, IEEE RA-L, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2020, pp.1867-1874.

4.      Zhou J, Chen,Y. H, et al. “Adaptive Variable Stiffness Particle Phalange for Robust and Durable Robotic Grasping”, Soft Robotics, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/soro.2019.0089,

on-line 22 April 2020,

5.      Tao Ren, Yingtian Li, Menghong Xu, Yunquan Li, Caihua Xiong, Yonghua Chen, “A novel tendon-driven soft actuator with self-pumping property”, Soft Robotics, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2020, pp.130-139.

6.      Yujia Li, Tao Ren, Yunquang Li, Yonghua Chen, “Small-beads Transmission and Its Application to Robot Joints”, IEEE/ASME Transaction on Mechatronics, Vol.24, No. 5, 2019, pp.2282 – 2292.

7.      Yunquan Li, Frank Fish, Yonghua Chen, Tao Ren, and Jianshu Zhou. "Bio-inspired robotic dog paddling: kinematic and hydro-dynamic analysis." Bioinspiration & biomimetics , vol.14, no.6, 2019.

8.      Yingtian Li, Wei Ying, Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, “A novel versatile robotic palm inspired by human hand", Engineering Research Express, Vol.1,No.1, 2019, article no. 015008.

9.      George H.Z. Liu, Michael Z.Q. Chen, Yonghua Chen, “When joggers meet robots: the past, present, and future of research on humanoid robots”, Bio-Design and Manufacturing, Springers, Vol.2, 2019, pp. 108-118.

10.  Yingtian Li, Yonghua Chen, Yang Yang, Yunquan Li, “Soft Robotic Grippers Based on Particle Transmission”, IEEE/ASME Transaction on Mechatronics, Vol. 24, No. 3, 2019,pp. 969-978.

11.  Wenbin Chen, Caihua Xiong, Chenlong Liu, Peimin Li, and Yonghua Chen, “Fabrication and dynamic modeling of bidirectional bending soft actuator integrated  with optical waveguide curvature sensor”, Vol. 6, No. 4, 2019, Soft Robotics.

12.  Pei Jiang, Yandong Yang, Michael Z.Q Chen, Yonghua Chen , “A variable stiffness gripper based on differential drive particle jamming", Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, Vol. 4, No.3, 2019.

13.  Yunquan Li, Yonghua Chen, Yingtian Li “Pre-charged pneumatic soft gripper with close loop control”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol.4, No.2, Jan 2019, pp.1402-1408.

14.  Yinlong Hu, Kai Wang, Yonghua Chen, Michael, ZQ Chen, “Inerter-based semi-active suspensions with low-order mechanical admittance via network synthesis”, Transaction of Institute of Measurement and Control, Vol. 40, No. 15, 2018, pp. 4233-4245.

15.  Yunquan Li, Yonghua Chen, Tao ren, Yingtian Li, “Precharged Pneumatic Actuators and Their Applications to untethered Soft Robots”, Soft Robotics, vol. 5, No.5, October 2018, pp. 567-575.

16.  Liyu Wang, Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, Carmel Majidi, Fumiya Iida, Erin Askounis, Qibing Pei,” Controllable and reversible tuning of material rigidity for robot applications”, Materials Today, Vol. 21, No. 5, June, 2018, pp. 563-576.

17.  Yang Yang, Yingtian Li, Yonghua Chen, “Principles and methods for stiffness modulation in soft robot design and development”, Journal of Bio-Design and Manufacturing (2018) 1:14–25, Springer, February 2018,

18.  Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, “Innovative Design of Embedded Pressure and Position Sensors for Soft Actuators”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol.3, No. 2, December 2017, pp.656-663.

19.  Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, et al, “Novel variable stiffness robotic fingers with built-in position feedback”, Soft Robotics, Vol.4, No.4, December 2017, pp.338-352

20.  Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, et al. “Bio-inspired robotic fingers based on pneumatic actuator and 3D printing of smart material”, Soft Robotics, June 2017, 4(2): 147-162.

21.  Yingtian Li, Yonghua Chen, Yang Yang, Ying Wei, “Passive Particle Jamming and Its Stiffening of Soft Robotic Grippers", IEEE Transaction on Robotics, vol. 33, No.2, 2017, 10.1109/TRO.2016.2636899.

22.  Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, et al.,” Novel Design and 3D Printing of Variable Stiffness Robotic Grippers”, doi:10.1115/1.4033728, ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 8(6), September, 2016, article number 061010.

23.  Ying Wei, Yonghua Chen, et al, “A Novel Variable Stiffness Robotic Gripper Based on Integrated Soft Actuating and Particle Jamming”,  doi:10.1089/soro.2016.0027, Soft Robotics,3(3), September 2016, pp.134-143.

24.  Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, et al.” 3D Printing of Shape Memory Polymer for Functional Part Fabrication”, DOI:10.1007/s00170-015-7843-2, Journal of Advanced manufacturing Technologies, 84(9), June 2016, pp.2079-2095.

25.  Ying Wei, Yonghua Chen, et al, “A Soft Robotic Spine with Tunable Stiffness Based On Integrated Ball Joint and Particle Jamming”, doi:10.1016/j.mechatronics.2015.11.008 , Mechatronics (Impact factor 2.49), vol.33, February 2016, pp.84-92.

26.  Ying Wei, Yonghua Chen, et al, “Novel Design and 3D Printing of Non-Assembly Pneumatic Robots”, DOI:10.1109/TMECH.2015.2492623, IEEE/ASME Transaction on Mechatronics, 21(2), October 2015, pp.649-659.

27.  Yonghua Chen, Ying Wei,”Simulation of a Robot Machining System Based on Heterogeneous-Resolution Representation”, Journal of Computer-Aided Design And Application, 2015, Taylor & Francis, DOI:10.1080/16864360.2015.1059198.

28.  Yonghua Chen, Jiannan Lu, Ying Wei, “Topology Optimization for Manufacturability Based on Visibility Map”, Journal of Computer-Aided Design And Application, 2015, Taylor & Francis, DOI:10.1080/16864360.2015.1059199.

29.  Chen, Y.H. Liu QY, and Ren, T, “A simple and novel helical drive in-pipe robot”, , doi:10.1017/S0263574714000599, Robotica, 33(4), May 2015, pp 920-932.

30.  Ren Tao, Yonghua Chen, Liu Qingyou, “A helical drive in-pipe robot based on compound planetary gearing”, Advanced Robotics, Vol. 28, No. 17, 2014, pp.1165-1175.

31.  Tao Ren, Qingyou Liu, Yujia Li, Yonghua Chen, “Basic characteristics of a novel in–pipe helical drive robot”. International Journal of Mechatronics and Automation, 2014, 4(2): 127-136.

32.  Liu Qingyou, Yonghua Chen, Ren Tao and Wei Ying, “Optimized Inchworm Motion Planning for A Novel In-Pipe Robot”, ImechE Proc. Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, August, 2013,  doi: 10.1177/0954406213502409.

33.  Xubin Su, Yongqiang Yang, Di Wang and Yonghua Chen,” Digital assembly and direct fabrication of mechanism based on selective laser melting”, Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol.19, No. 3, 2013, pp.153-165.

34.  Liu Qingyou, Ren Tao and Yonghua Chen, “Characteristic analysis of a novel in-pipe driving robot”, Mechatronics, Vol. 23, 2013, pp. 419-428

35.  Jianan Lu, Yonghua Chen, “Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) Based Topology Optimization of Part Design with Fuzzy Parameter Tuning”, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Taylor & Francis, Vol. 11, No. 1, September, 2103, pp.62-68.

36.  Jianan Lu and Yonghua Chen, “Manufacturable Mechanical Part Design with Constrained Topology Optimization”, Proceedings of IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol. 226, No. 10, October, 2012, pp.1727-1735.

37.  Yonghua Chen and Jianan Lu, “RP Part Surface Quality versus Build Orientation: When the Layers are Getting Thinner”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, DOI: 10.1007/s00170-012-4491-7, 2012.

38.  Yonghua Chen and Fenghua Deng, “Robot Machining: Recent Development and Future Research Issues”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, DOI: 10.1007/s00170-012-4433-4, 2012

39.  Y Yang, X Su, D Wang, and Y Chen, “Rapid fabrication of metallic mechanism joints by selective laser melting”, Proc. IMechE Vol. 225 Part B: J. Engineering Manufacture, December 2011, pp 2249-2256.

40.  Wang Di, Yang Yongqiang, Su Xubin, Yonghua Chen,“Study on energy input and its influences on single-track, multi-track, and multi-layer in SLM”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 58, 2012, pp.1189-1199.

41.  Xubin Su, Yongqiang Yang, Dongming Xiao, Yonghua Chen, “Processability investigation of non-assembly mechanisms for powder bed fusion process”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, April 2012.

42.  Jianan Lu and Yonghua Chen, “Topology optimization and customization of  a prosthetic knee joint design”, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 2012.

43.  Yonghua Chen and Jianan Lu, “Sub-surface Cutting for Rapid Prototyping”, Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 479-481, 2012, pp. 561-564

44.  Ruihua Ye and Yonghua Chen, “A Simple and Novel Hybrid Robotic System for Robot Assisted Femur Fracture Reduction”, Journal of Advanced Robotics , vol. 6, 2012, pp83-104.

45.  Yonghua Chen and Chen Zhezheng, “Joint analysis in rapid fabrication of non-assembly mechanisms”, Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 17, No. 6, pp.408-417, 2011.

46.  Yonghua chen and Jianan Lu, “Minimize joint clearance in rapid fabrication of non-assembly mechanisms”, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vo. 24, No. 8, august 2011, pp.726-734.

47.  RH Ye, S Wang and YH Chen, “Tele-operation and Simulation for a New Surgical Robot Design”, Journal of Computer-Aided Design and Application, Vol. 8, No.3, June, 2011, pp.325-334.

48.  YH Chen, YX Fu, “A haptic-based part decomposition method for multi-material product design”, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 24, No.5, May, 2011, pp.405-415.

49.  Mak JN, Hu Y, Cheng AC, Kwok HY, Chen YH, Luk KD, “Flexion-relaxation ratio in sitting: application in low back pain rehabilitation.”, Spine, Vol. 35, No. 16, July 2010, pp.1532-1538.

50.  Zhe Chen and Yonghua Chen, “Selection of Build Orientation with Minimum Tensile Strain”, Journal of Computer-Aided Design And Applications, Vol. 7, No. 5, 2010, pp. 639-647.

51.  Yonghua Chen and Zhezhen Chen, “Major Factors in Rapid Prototyping of Mechanisms”, Key Engineering Materials, Vol. 443, 2010, pp. 516-521.

52.  Yonghua Chen, Zhengyi Yang, and Ruihua Ye, “Factors in Practical Manufacturability Analysis of Layer-Based Machining (LBM)”, Key Engineering Materials, Vol. 443, 2010, pp. 336-341.

53.  Yonghua Chen, Xuejian He and Ruihua Ye, “Virtual Tele-robotic Operation and Applications”, Journal of Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol.6, No. 4, 2009, pp. 483-491.

54.  Xuejian He and Yonghua Chen, “Haptic-aided robot path planning based on virtual tele-operation”, Journal of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Elsevier, Vol. 25, No.4-5, 8/2009, pp792-803.

55.  Xuejian He and Yonghua Chen, “Six-Degree-of-Freedom Haptic Rendering in Virtual Teleoperation”, IEEE Transaction on Intrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 57, Issue 9, 2008, pp. 1866-1875.

56.  YH Chen, LL, Lian and XJ He, “Haptic rendering of Three-Dimensional Heterogeneous Fine Surface Features”, Journal of Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 2008.

57.  YH Chen with Gao Zhan, “An effective method for multi-material part design”, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 32(1), July, 2008, pp. 21-30.

58.  YongXiao Fu and Yonghua Chen, “Haptic 3D Mesh Painting Based on Dynamic Subdivision”, Journal of Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 2008.

59.  Libo Tang, YH Chen and XJ He “Compliant Needle Modeling and Steerable Insertion Simulation”, Journal of Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 2008.

60.  L.B. Tang, YH Chen, XJ. He, “Multi-material compliant mechanism design and haptic evaluation“, Journal of Virtual and Physical Prototyping, Taylor & Francis, Vol. 2, No.3, 2007, pp.155-160.

61.  YH Chen, LL Lian and ZY Yang, “Virtual Customisation of physical properties: a case of real time product stiffness customisation”, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, Vol. 30, No. 3, 2007, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, pp.171-175.

62.  Chen YH and Yang ZY, “Haptic modelling as an integrating tool for product development”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 33, 2007, pp635-642.

63.  XJ, He and YH Chen, “A Haptics-guided hole-filling system based on triangular mesh”, Journal of Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 3, No.6, pp.711-718, 2006.

64.  LL, Lian and YH Chen, “Haptic surgical Simulation: An Application to Virtual Suture”, Journal of Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 3, No.1-4, pp.203-210, 2006.

65.  LL Lian, YH Chen and ZY Yang, “Haptic rendering: an approach to tactile property perception in early product design”, Proc. IMECHE Vol. 219 Part B: J. Engineering Manufacture, pp.891-902. 2005.

66.  Yonghua Chen, Zhengyi Yang and Lili Lian, “On the development of a haptic system for rapid product development”, Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 37, No. 5, ELSEVIER, 2005, pp. 559-569.

67.  Yonghua Chen with Zhengyi Yang and Lili Lian, “Haptic function evaluation of multi-material part design”, Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 37, No. 7, ELSEVIER, 2005, pp. 727-736.

68.  Chen YH with Yang ZY, “A reverse engineering method based on haptic volume removing”, Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 37, No. 1, ELSEVIER,  2005, pp 45-54.

69.  Y.H. Chen, Z.Y. Yang and Y.Z. Wang, “Haptic modelling for a virtual coordinate measuring machine”, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 43, No. 9, Talor&Francis, 2005, pp. 1861-1878.

70.  Chen YH, Yang ZY and Lian LL, “Haptic Modeling in Rapid Product Development”, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 1, Nos. 1-4, 2004, pp. 577-584.

71.  Chen YH with Yang ZY, “Reverse Engineering based on Virtual Volume Sculpting”, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Vol. 1, Nos. 1-4, 2004, pp. 63-62.

72.  YH Chen, YZ Wang and ZY Yang, “Towards a haptic virtual coordinate measuring machine”, International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, Vol. 44, 2004, pp.1009-1017

73.  YH Chen and ZY Yang, “Haptic rendering based on spatial run-length encoding”, Robotics and Computer-integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 20, 2004, ELSEVIER, pp. 237 246.

74.  Chen, YH and Song, Y, “The development of a layer based machining system”, Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 33, No. 4, pp. 331-342, 2001

75.  Chen, YH with Yang ZY and Sze, WS, “Layer-Based Machining :Recent Development and Support Structure Design”  Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Proc. Of ImechE Part B, Vol. 216, No B7,  2002, pp.979-992

76.  Chen, YH with Yang, ZY, and Sze, WS, “Determining Build Orientation for Layer-Based Machining”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Springer_Verlag, Vol. 18, 2001, pp. 313-322.

77.  Chen, YH with Yang, ZY and Sze, WS,” Using AHP and fuzzy set to determine build orientation in layered machining”, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 16, No. 6, pp.398-408, 2003

78.  Chen, YH, Wang, YZ and Wong, MH, “A Web-Based Fuzzy Mass Customization System”, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, SME, Vol. 20, No. 4, 2001, pp. 280-288

79.  Chen, YH, Wang, YZ and Leung, TM, “An investigation of parting direction based on dexel model and fuzzy decision making”, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 36, No. 6, pp. 1357-1374, 2000.

80.  Chen, YH and Wang, YZ, “Genetic algorithms for optimised re-triangulation”, Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 261-272, 1999

81.  Chen, YH and Liu, CY, “Quadric surface extraction using genetic algorithm”, Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 101,110, 1999

82.  Chen, YH and Song, Y, “feature-based robot machining for rapid prototyping”, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Proc. Of Inst Mech Engrs, Part B, Vol. 213, No. B5, pp. 451-459, 1999

83.  Chen, YH, Ng, CT and Wang, YZ,”Data Reduction in Integrated reverse engineering and rapid prototyping”, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 97-103, 1999

84.  Chen, YH and Hu, YN, “Implementation of a robot system for sculptured surface cutting, Part I, rough machining”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 15, pp. 624-629, 1999

85.  Chen, YH with Hu, YN, “Implementation of a robot system for sculptured surface cutting, Part II, Finish machining”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 15, pp. 630-639, 1999

86.  Chen, YH, Ng, CT and Wang, YZ, “Generation of STL file from 3D measurement data with user-controlled data reduction”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 15, pp. 127-131, 1999

87.  Chen, YH and Lee, HM, “A neural network system for feature recognition”, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 111-118, 1998

88.  Chen, YH, “ A Neural Network System for Feature Recognition of Sheet Metal Components”, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 11, No. 2, 1998, pp. 111-118.

89.  Chen YH with Hu YN, Tse WC and Zhou ZD,” Tool-path planning for rough machining of a cavity by layer-shape analysis”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 14, No. 5, pp. 321-329, 1998.

90.  Chen YH with Z. Zhang and K.W. Chan, “A hybrid method for recognizing feature interaction”, The International Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, MCB Press, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 120-128, 1998.

91.  Y.H. Chen, “ A Neural Network System for Feature Recognition of Sheet Metal Components”, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 11, No. 2, 1998, pp. 111- 118.

92.  Y.H. Chen and C.T. Ng, “ Integrated Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping”, The International Journal of Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 33, No. 3, 1997, pp. 481- 484.

93.  Y.H. Chen, “ Determining Parting Direction Based on Minimum Bounding Box and Fuzzy Logics”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 37, No. 9, 1997, pp. 1189 - 1201.

94.  Y.H. Chen and C.Y. Liu, “ Robust Segmentation of CMM Data Based on NURBS” , International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 13, 1997, pp. 530-534.

95.  Y.H. Chen, “ Automated Parting Line Direction Determination Based on Fuzzy Heuritic”, Vol. 8, No.2, pp.153-165, Journal of Engineering Design, 1997.

96.  Y.H. Chen with C. Zhang and K.W. Chan, “A Method for Recognizing Feature Interactions and Feature Components within the Interaction”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 13, 1997, pp. 713 - 722.

97.  YH Chen and YN Hu, “Rapid prototyping of large part”, Journal of China Mechanical Engineering (in Chinese), Vol. 8, No. 5, 1997, pp. 42-44.

98.  Y.H. Chen, “ Fuzzy Ratings in Mechanical Engineering Design”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Manufacture, I.Mech.E. Proceedings, Part B. Vol. 210, 1996, pp. 49-53.

99.  Y.H. Chen, “ Computer Vision for General Purpose Industrial Inspection - A Fuzzy Logic Approach”, Journal of Optics and Lasers in Engineering, Vol.22, No. 3, 1995, pp.181-193.

100.          Y.H. Chen with C.Y. Liu, “ Robust segmentation of 3D point data by NURBS fitting”, Vol.3, No. 2, pp. 183-192, Chinese Journal of Advanced Software Engineering, Allerton Press, USA, 1996.

 

Conferences:

 

1.      Yunquan Li, Yonghua Chen, et al., “Passive and Active Particle Damping in Soft Robotic Actuators”, IEEE ICRA 2018, May 23-27 May 2018, Brisbane, Australia.

2.      Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, “Innovative Design of Embedded Pressure and Position Sensors for Soft Actuators”, IEEE ICRA 2018, May 23-27 May 2018, Brisbane, Australia.

3.      Yingtian Li, Yonghua Chen, et al.” Distributed Design of Passive Particle Jamming Based Soft Grippers”, IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics, 24-28 April 2018, Italy.

4.      George HZ Liu, MQZ Chen, YH Chen, LX Huang, “When Joggers meet Robots: A Preliminary Study on Foot Strike Patterns”, DOI: 10.1109/IROS.2017.8206250

 IEEE/RSJ IROS 2017, September 24-28, 2017, Vancouver, Canada

5.      Yonghu Chen, Yang Yang, Li Yingtian, Wang Yizhong, “Stiffening of Soft Robotic Actuators – Jamming Approaches”, IEEE RCAR 2017, Oninawa, Japan, July 14-18, 2017.

6.      Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, “3D Printing of Smart Materials for Robotic Fingers with Variable Stiffness and Position Feedback”, IEEE  International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, July 3-7, 2017, Munich, Germany. Best Student Paper Finalist.

7.      Xiaojiao Chen, Jing Peng, Jianshu Zhou, Yonghua Chen, Michael Yu Wang, and Zheng Wang, “A Robotic Manipulator Design with Novel Soft Actuators”, IEEE ICRA 2017, Singapore, 29/5 to 2/6, 2017.

8.      Man Lok Fung, Michael Z. Q. Chen, Yonghua Chen, “Sensor Fusion: A Review of Methods and Applications”, Proc. The 29th Chinese Control and Decision Conference (2017 CCDC), May 28-30, 2017, Chong Qing, China.

9.      Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, “Novel Design and 3D Printing of Variable Stiffness Robotic Fingers Based on Shape Memory Polymers”, Paper ID: MoPo1T3.18, 6th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, June 26-29, 2016, Singapore.

10.  Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, Michael Z. Q. Chen, “3D printing of variable stiffness hyper-redundant robotic arm”, IEEE ICRA 2016, May 16-21, 2016, Stockholm, Sweden.

11.  Xiao Yu, Yonghua Chen, Michael Z. Q. Chen, James Lam,” Development of a Novel In-Pipe Walking Robot”, Proceeding of the 2015 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation, Lijing, China, August 7-10, 2015, pp.364-368.

12.  Yunquan Li, Michael Z. Q. Chen, Yong Hua Chen, and James Lam, “Design of a One-motor Tree-climbing Robot”, Proceeding of IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation, Lijing, August 7-10, 2015, China, pp.26-31. (Best Conference Paper).

13.  Yingtian Li and Yonghua Chen, “The Ultimate Hyper Redundant Robotic Arm Based on Omnidirectional Joints”, Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, August 2 - 5, 2015, Beijing, China, pp.1840-1845. (Best Conference Paper Finalist).

14.  Yonghua Chen and Ying Wei,” Real-Time Joint Stiffness Error Compensation in Robot Machining”, FAIM 2015, Wolverhampton, UK, 23-26 June, 2015, Vol. 2, pp. 378-385. (Best Presentation Award).

15.  Wei Ying and Yonghua,” 3D Printing of Non-Assembly Pneumatic Robot”, FAIM 2015, Wolverhampton, UK, 23-26 June, 2015, Vol. 2, pp. 386-395.

16.  Liu Qingyou, Yonghua Chen and Ren Tao^, “Mobility and Eccentricity Analysis of A Helical Belt Drive In-pipe Robot”,  IEEE ICMA 2013, Japan, August 4-7, 2013

17.  Liu Qingyou, Rentao, Yonghua Chen, “Down-hole Robots: Current Status, Challenge and Innovation”,   IEEE ICMA 2013, Japan, August 4-7, 2013

18.  Yonghua Chen, Qingyou Liu and Tao Ren, “Probing while driving for oil well surface profile measurement”, IEEE CIVEMSA 2013, Milan, Italy, July 15-17, 2013.

19.  Yonghua Chen, “Haptic simulation of Bone drilling based on hybrid 3D part representation”, IEEE CIVEMSA 2013, Milan, Italy, July 15-17, 2013.

20.  Yonghua Chen, “Multi-resolution simulation of robot machining”, ISGMA 2013, Hawaii, June 25-28, 2013.

21.  Jianan Lu, Yonghua Chen, “'Performance Evaluation of Particle Swarm Optimization and Solid Isotropic Material with Penalization in Topology Optimization”, IEEE CIMSA, July 2-4, 2012, Tianjin, China.

22.  Yonghua Chen, “Shape design based on subdivision surface and haptic feedback”, proc. 9^th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Glasgow, UK, September 6-8, 2011.

23.  Jianan Lu and Yonghua Chen, “Topology Optimization of A Prosthetic Knee Joint Component”, Proceedings of ICMA 2010, 13-15 December, 2010, Hong Kong.

24.  Yizhong Wong and Yonghua Chen, “Selection of Build Orientation in FDM with allowed maximum tensile strain”, Proceedings of ICMA 2010, 13-15 December, 2010, Hong Kong.

25.  Yongqiang Yang, Di Wang , Xubin Su, Yonghua Chen, “Design and rapid fabrication of non-assembly mechanisms”, Proceedings of ICMA 2010, 13-15 December, 2010, Hong Kong.

26.  D.W. Bodhale, Yonghua Chen, “Investigation of inertia flow focusing in Cells/Organs Printing”, Proceedings of International Conference on Biofabrication, 4-6 October, 2010.

27.  Yizhong Wang, Yonghua chen, et al.,”Modelling of articulated needle in drug delivery”, Proceedings of International Conference on Biofabrication, 4-6 October, 2010.

28.  Yonghua Chen, “Cutting Tool Path Verification for Robot Machining Systems”, Proceedings of CSME Forum, 2010, Victoria, Canada, June 7-9, 2010.

29.  Wang S, Chen YH, Ye RH, Yau WP (2010) “Kinematic analysis in robot assisted femur fracture reduction: Fuzzy logic approach”. In: IFMBE Proceedings of 26th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC 2010), April 30-May 2, 2010, Maryland, United States.

30.  Wang S, Chen YH, Ye RH, Yau WP (2010), “Kinematic analysis in femur fracture reduction”, Proceedings of the 7th IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Innsbruck, Austria, pp 154-159.

31.  Yonghua Chen and Yongxiao Fu, “A Haptic Method for Conceptual Design of Multi-Material Product”, Proc. Of the 6^th International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology, Hong Kong, 14-16, December, 2009. Pp. 109-126.

32.  Ruihua Ye 1 and Yonghua Chen, “Kinematics of a 6 Degrees of Freedom (DOF) Hybrid Surgical Robot”,The 1^st International Symposium on Geometric Methods in Robitics and Mechanism Research, December 14-17, Hong Kong, China

33.  Yonghua Chen, Xuejian He, “A Multi-modal Modeling Approach for Interactive Design and Manufacture”, Proc. 2^nd International Symposium on Digital Manufacturing, September 10-11, 2009, Wuhan, China.

34.  Yonghua Chen, “A Technology Management Strategy for Medium Scale Companies Based on QFD”, Proc. 8^th International Conference on Information and Management Sciences, July 20-28, 2009, Kunming, China

35.  Ruihua Ye and Yonghua Chen, “Path planning for robot assisted femur shaft facture reduction: a preliminary investigation”, IEEE International conference on virtual environments, human-computer interfaces, and measurement systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong.

36.  Xuejian He, Yonghua Chen and Ruihua Ye, “Neural network based force modeling for haptic virtual machining simulation”, IEEE International conference on virtual environments, human-computer interfaces, and measurement systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong.

37.  Yizhong Wang, Wenji Zhang, Yonghua Chen, et al., “Accessibility analysis for CMM inspection Planning by means of haptic device and STL representation”, IEEE International conference on virtual environments, human-computer interfaces, and measurement systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong.

38.  Yizhong Wang, Wenji Zhang, Yonghua Chen, et al., “Study on underwater wet arc welding training with haptic device”, IEEE International conference on virtual environments, human-computer interfaces, and measurement systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong.

39.  Zhe Chen and Yonghua Chen, “Analysis of multi-hinge compliant needle insertion”, IEEE International conference on virtual environments, human-computer interfaces, and measurement systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong.

40.  Wang Song, Yonghua Chen and Zhang Ping, “Control simulation of a six DOF parallel-serial robot for femur fracture reduction”, IEEE International conference on virtual environments, human-computer interfaces, and measurement systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong.

41.  Ruihua Ye and Yonghua Chen, “Development of A Six Degree of Freedom (DOF) Parallel Robot for Femur Shaft Fracture Reduction”, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (IEEE ROBIO), BANGKOK, THAILAND, February 21-26, 2009.

42.  YH Chen, ZY Yang, RH Ye, “ A Fuzzy Decision Making Approach to Determine Build Orientation in Automated Layer-Based Machining”, Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics, Qingdao, China, September 2008.

43.  Xuejiang He, Yonghua Chen and Libo Tang, “Modeling of Flexible Needle For Haptic Insertion Simulation”, IEEE VECIMS, Istanbul, July 2008.

44.  Libo Tang, Yonghua Chen and Xuejiang He,  “Magnetic Force Aided Compliant Needle Navigation And Needle Performance Analysis”, Paper number SE4(3), IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetrics, Sanya, China, December 15-18, 2007.

45.  Xuejiang He, Yonghua Chen and Libo Tang, “Haptic Simulation of Flexible Needle Insertion”, Paper number SE4(2), IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetrics, Sanya, China, December 15-18, 2007.

46.  Libo Tang, YH Chen and XJ He, “Multi-material Compliant Mechanism Design and Haptic Evaluation”, Proc. International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, 28-30 May 2007, Singapore.

47.  Yongxiao Fu and YH Chen,” Subdivision-Based Surface Deformation with Haptic Feedback”, Proc. International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, 28-30 May 2007, Singapore.

48.  Wang YZ and Chen YH, et al, “Study on Welder Training by Means of Haptic Guidance and Virtual Reality for Arc Welding”, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetrics, Kunming, China, December 17-20, 2006, pp.954-958.

49.  Wang YZ and Chen YH, et al., “Accessibility Analysis for CMM Inspection Planning Using Haptic Device”, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetrics, Kunming, China, December 17-20, 2006, pp.1239-1243.

50.  Wang YZ, Chen YH,” Product Design by Customers on the Internet”, The 13th
International Academic Conference on Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management,  Shandong, China, August 12-14, 2006.

51.  Wang YZ, Jiang S, Chen YH, “Product Design by means of Fuzzy Parameters”, The 13th
International Academic Conference on Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management,  Shandong, China, August 12-14, 2006.

52.  YH Chen, SH Tong and Z Gao,”Product design for Multi material Overmolding Technologies”, 4^th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Liverpool, UK, Sept. 5-7, 2006, pp. 189-194.

53.  YH Chen and LL Lian, “Ergonomic Considerations in Virtual and Distributed Environment for Early Product Design”, International Conference e-ENGDET 2006, China, August, 2006, pp. 433-437. (Awarded Best Conference Paper).

54.  XJ. He and YH Chen, “Bone Drilling Simulation based on Six Degree-of-freedom Haptic Rendering”, Euro-Haptics 2006, Paris, France, 3-6 July, 2006, pp. 147-152.

55.  Xuejiang He and Yonghua Chen, “A Haptic Virtual Turning Operation System”, Proc. Of the 2006 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, Luoyang, China, June 25-28, 2006.

56.  Zhan Gao, Yonghua Chen and Lili Lian, “Haptic Aided Soft-touch Multi-material Product Design”, Proc. Of 2006 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems, La Coruna, Spain, 10-12 July 2006.

57.  Chen YH, Lian LL, Yang, ZY, “PRODUCT CUSTOMIZATION IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT”,2nd International Conference on Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid
Prototyping, VRAP 2005 (ISBN 0-415-39062-1, ISSN 1745-2759), pp. 233-237, Leiria, Portugal,
Taylor & Francis/Balkema, September, 28-October 1, 2005

58.  Chen Yonghua, Lili Lian and Zhengyi Yang, “Haptic Customization of Product Physical Properties in a Virtual Environment”, The 15^th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED’05), Melbourne, Australia, August 15-18, 2005, paper number: 24.852.

59.  Lian Lili and Chen YH,”Multi-resolution strategies for haptic simulation of heterogeneous defoemable models”, The 6^th International Conference on Computer-Aided Industrial Design & Conceptual Design, May 29-June 1, 2005, The Netherlands, pp. 886-890.

60.  Chen YH with Yang Zy and Lian LL, “Haptic aided ergonomic evaluation in mass customized product design”, Proceedings of International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Wuhan, China, 26-29/10 2004, pp.181-188.

61.  Chen YH with Yang ZY, “Haptic-based function analysis and shape modeling of Multi-Material Product: A Case Study”, DETC2004-57782, Proceedings of ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Salt Lake City, USA, 28/9 to 2/10, 2004.

62.  Chen YH and Gibson I, guest editor, Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 14, No. 7, 2003

63.  YH Chen with CT Ng, “Integration of reverse engineering and rapid prototyping with data reduction”, Computer Applications in Production and Engineering, F. Plonda and G. Olling (Eds), Chapman & Hall, 1997, pp. 289-300

64.  YH Chen and ZY Yang, “Haptic Modeling as an Integrating Tool for Product Development”, 19^TH International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Malaysia, Vol. 1, July, 2004, 303-310.

65.  YH Chen and ZY Yang, “ Copy and Paste The Geometry of Physical Objects into Computer-Aided Design Models”, Proc. Of 5^th International Conference on Computer-Aided Industrial Design and Conceptual Design, Oct. 18-20, Hangzhou, China, pp. 338-347.

66.  YH Chen and CY Liu, “Reconstruction of CAD model from scattered data”, 5^th International Conference on Frontiers of Design and Manufacturing, July, Dalian, China, July, 2002

67.  Chen YH and Yang ZY and Sze WS, “Part orientation in layer-based machining”, Proceedings of the 4^th International Conference on Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering, paper code: C3.1, May, 2002, Clermont-Ferrand, France.

68.  YH Chen with ZY Yang, “Process Planning in Layer-Based Machining” to be presented on the 6^th ASME DECT/Design for Manufacturing Conference, September, 2001,  Pittsburgh, USA,

69.  YH Chen with YZ Wang, “A genetic approach to triangulation of scattered data”, Proc. Of the 26^th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, Melbourne, Australia, December 15 to 17, 1999, pp. 206-211.

70.  YH Chen with Y. Song “Layer based robot machining for rapid prototyping” Proceeding of ASME 5^th Design for Manufacturing conference, Baltimore, USA, September, 2000

71.  YH Chen with ZY Yang, “Decision criteria for build orientation in layer-based machining”, Proceedings of SPIE, Intelligent Systems in Design and Manufacturing III, Boston, USA, November, 2000, pp. 16-26.

72.  YH Chen and YZ Wang, “New parametric concept for product customization”, Proceedings of SPIE, Intelligent Systems in Design and Manufacturing III, Boston, USA, November, 2000, pp. 95-106.

73.  YH Chen with CY Liu, “Three-dimensional surface recognition based on genetic algorithms”, FLAIRS-98, 1998, Florida, USA, pp. 18-23

74.  Y.H. Chen and W.C. Tse, “ The Development of a Robot Machining Centre”, Proceeding of The Second World Congress on Intelligent Manufacturing Process & Systems, Budapest, June 10-13, 1997, pp. 519-524, Springer-Verlag

75.  Y.H. Chen and C.T. Ng, “ Automatic STL File Generation from CMM Data”, Proceeding of The Second World Congress on Intelligent Manufacturing Process & Systems, Budapest, June 10-13, 1997, pp. 445-449, Springer-Verlag.

76.  Y.H. Chen, “ A Neural Network Approach to Parametric Design”, Proc. of International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Vol. 1, pp. 231-236, April 28-30, 1997, Hong Kong.

77.  Y.H. Chen with Y.Z. Wang “ Study on Flexible Automatic Inspection System”, Proc. of International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Vol. 2, pp. 761-766, April 28-30, 1997, Hong Kong.

78.  Y.H. Chen with C.Y. Liu “ A New Fast Algorithm for Engineering Drawing Vectorization”, Proc. Of International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Vol. 2, pp. 1039-1044, April 28-30, 1997, Hong Kong.

79.  Y.H. Chen with Y.N. Hu and W.C. Tse “ A Toolpath and Cutting Depth Algorithm for Rough Machining”, Proc. of International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Vol. 2, pp. 1185-1190, April 28-30, 1997, Hong Kong.

80.  Y.H. Chen with W.C. Tse and Y.N. Hu,“ A Gouging-free and collision-free toolpath generation algorithm for a robotic cutting system”, Proc. of International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Vol. 2, pp. 1045-1050, April 28-30, 1997, Hong Kong.

81.  YH Chen and WC Tse, “A robotic system for rapid prototyping”, Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Vol. 3, pp.1815-1820, USA, April, 1997,

82.  Y.H. Chen , C. Ng, “ Data reduction in integrated CMM and Rapid prototyping “, Proc. of The 14th International Conference on Production Research, Osaka Japan, August 1997, pp 374-180.

83.  YH Chen and C, Ng, “Integrated reverse engineering and rapid prototyping”, Proceedings of the 20^th International Conference on Computer & Industrial Engineering, Korea, Vol. 2, pp. 433-437, 1996.

84.  YH Chen, “Parametric design by learning”, Proceedings of the Fourth International Conferences on CAD/CG, Wuhan, China, Vol. 2, pp. 843-850, 1995

85.  YH Chen, “Constructing efficient features for back propagation in visual inspection”, Computer Applications in Production and Engineering (S.C. Sun Eds.) Chapman & Hall, pp. 627-635, 1995

86.  YH Chen, “A fast scanning algorithm for IC inspection”, Proc. of the 3^rd International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Computer Vision, Singapore, Vol. 3, pp. 1821-1825, 1994.

87.  YH Chen, “Computer Vision for industrial Inspection through linguistic fuzzy varialbe inputs”, Proc. of the 20^th IEEE Annual conference on industrial electronics, control and instrumentation, Italy, Vol. 2, pp. 1349-1353, 1994.

88.  YH Chen, “ A rule based 2D geometry system for computer-aided design”, International Conference for Industrial Automation, Manufacturing and Robotics, Singapore, pp. 1.3.1-1.3.7, 1992.

 

 

Best Conference Papers

 

Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, “3D printing of smart materials for robotics with variable stiffness and positional feedback”, IEEE AIM 2017, Munich, Germany,  July 3-7, 2017. Best Student Paper Finalist.

Yunquan Li, Michael Z. Q. Chen, Yong Hua Chen, and James Lam, “Design of a One-motor Tree-climbing Robot”, Proceeding of IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation, Lijing, August 7-10, 2015, China, pp.26-31. (Best Conference Paper)

Yingtian Li and Yonghua Chen, “The Ultimate Hyper Redundant Robotic Arm Based on Omnidirectional Joints”, Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, August 2 - 5, 2015, Beijing, China, pp.1840-1845. (Best Conference Paper Finalist).

YH Chen and LL Lian, “Ergonomic Considerations in Virtual and Distributed Environment for Early Product Design”, International Conference e-ENGDET 2006, China, August, 2006, pp. 433-437. (Best Conference Paper).

 

IEEE ICRA 2017 Soft Robotics Technology Challenge (Singapore, June 2017) :

“Soft Gripper Stiffened by Passive Particle Jamming”, Finalist.

“Direct 3D Printing of Bio-Inspired Robotic Fingers”, Finalist.

 

 

Outstanding Conference Presentation Award

 

FAIM 2015, Wolverhampton, UK, June 23-26, 2015.

 

Books

Chen, YH with Yin, GF, “Techniques and Applications of Computer-Aided Design”, A book published by China Science Publication, Beijing, China,  2000, 301 pages.

Ian Gibson, ST Tan and YH Chen, Proceedings of International Conference on Manufacturing Automation”, Professional Engineering Publication, United Kingdom.

 

Editor

Guest editor for the Journal of Integrated Manufacturing Systems

 

Journal Editorial Board:

Bio-fabrication

Rapid Product Development magazine

Virtual and Physical Prototyping

Computer-Aided Design & Applications

etc

 

 

Invited Speeches:

ICAM-BM 2014, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.

CAD 04 conference, Pattaya, Thailand.

2^nd International Symposium on Digital Manufacturing, Wuhan, July, 2009

Panelist, CAD 08 conference, Orlando, USA

Workshop on Theory and Geometric Methods for Integrated Digital Design-Manufacture-Measurements,

The 1^st International Symposium on Geometric Methods in Robotics and Mechanism Research, Hong Kong, December 2009

Huazhong University of Science and Technology, July, 2010

Sichuan University

Drexel University, USA

Chongqing University

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Tsinghua University

Chinese University of Hong Kong

 

 

Conference organization

Program Co-chair, IEEE CIVEMSA 2013, Milan, Italy, July 13-15, 2013.

General Co-Chair, IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, July 2-4, Tianjin, China, 2012.

General Conference Chair, International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Hong Kong, December, 2010

Organizer, The 1^st International Symposium on Geometric Methods in Robotics and Mechanism Research”, December 14-17, 2009, HongKong, China

Program Chair, IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems, October, 2010, Italy.

General Chair, IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems, May 11-13, Hong Kong, 2009

General Chair, IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, May 11-13, Hong Kong, 2009

Program Chairman, IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems, July 14-16, 2008, Istanbul, Turkey. Website: http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/im/vecims/

General Chairman, International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, May 28-30, 2007, Singapore, website:www.icma07.org.

Program Chairman, IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems, June 25-27, 2007, Ostuni, Italy. Website: http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/im/vecims/

Program Chairman, International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, 2004,  Wuhan, China

Program Chairman, International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, 2002,  Hong Kong

Organizing committee member, International Conference on Geometric Modeling and Processing 2000, April, 2000, Hong Kong

Programme Committee member, Workshop on Manipulation for Intelligent Automation, 1999, Hong Kong

Organizing committee member, International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, Hong Kong, 1997.

Organizing committee member CAD04, Pattaya, Thailand

Organizing committee member CAD05, Bangkok, Thailand

Organizing committee member CAD06, Phuket, Thailand

Organizing committee member CAD07, Hawaii, USA.

International Scientific Committee member, The First International Symposium on Digital Manufacturing, October 15-17, 2006, Wuhan, China.

International Scientific Committee member, Virtual Concept, Cancun, Mexico, Nov. 26 – December 1, 2006

Program Committee member, IEEE CASE 2006, Shanghai, Oct. 8-10, 2006.

Program Committee member, 5^th IEEE International Workshop on Haptic Audio Visual Environments and their Applications, Ottawa, Canada, November 4-5, 2006.

 

 Research Grants over HK$14 million

 

Recent projects:

ITF $8,040,000, “ Upper torso Robots with highly compliant arms”, 2015-2017.

Haptic Sculpting of CGH for conceptual design HK$820,000, Hong Kong Research Grant council

Integrated Robot Machining, HK$550,000, Hong Kong research grant council

Development of a haptic dynamic model, HK$460, 000, RGC and HKU Seeds grant

Measurement and multi-modal simulation of Bone Drilling and Milling, RGC HK$549,000

Etc.

 

Patent Award

 

US patent No. 9,316,340 B2, Apr, 2016, “Actively driven spiral pipeline robot”.2016.

"An Intelligent Computer Vision Lighting System for BGA Assembly", 1991, US Patent,

 Registered under Motolora Electronics Pte Ltd, Singapore.

 

 

 

External Research Student Examiners

 

Chinese University, Hong Kong

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

University of South Australia

City University of Hong Kong

Central South University, China

South China University of Technologies

National University of Singapore

etc.

 

 

Professional Membership

 

Chartered Engineer (U.K)

Member of Institution of Mechanical Engineer (U.K)

Member of Society of Manufacturing(U.S.A)

Member of Machine Vision Society(U.S.A)

 

Community Services

 

Organizing Committee Chairman, Technology & Design of Assistive Products for the Elderly Competition, 2005-2006.

 

Other Hounary Apointments

 

Concurrent Professor, Sichuan University

Guest Professor, Tianjing University of Science and Technology

 

 

Working Experiences

 

Motorola (Singapore), Senior Automation Engineer

National/Panasonic (Singapore), Senior Development Engineer

Swire Technologies (Hong Kong), Automation Manager.

Olin Corp (USA), Technology Transfer Manager