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Chung-Ying Li is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on solving fundamental challenges in mobile robot navigation, particularly localization and obstacle avoidance. Li’s most significant contributions center on improving the accuracy and efficiency of Monte Carlo Localization (MCL) algorithms, a cornerstone of robot pose tracking. Notably, Li pioneered the integration of cloud computing into localization systems, developing the “Improved Monte Carlo localization with robust orientation estimation” (IMCLROE), which demonstrated enhanced reliability for both global localization and pose tracking in indoor environments. This work, published in 2016 and 2018, has accumulated over 12 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. Li also advanced vision-based robot control, proposing an object-following algorithm using Speed Up Robust Features (SURF) for real-time target tracking, and a dynamic obstacle avoidance system based on an image-based parallel lines distance measurement method. These contributions address critical gaps in autonomous navigation, from robust orientation estimation to safe path planning in dynamic settings. Li’s research, spanning cloud-based architectures and computer vision, offers practical solutions for more intelligent and responsive mobile robots.