Qi Boon Ng

Singapore University of Technology and Design

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Qi Boon Ng is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and architectural design, whose work is reshaping how we think about robot-inclusive built environments. Her primary research areas focus on developing design guidelines and frameworks that enable seamless integration of mobile service robots into human spaces, from vertical gardens to false ceilings. Ng’s most significant contribution is her development of an adapted Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) framework specifically for robot-inclusivity, a novel approach that systematically identifies and mitigates spatial hazards for robots. Her work on "Design of Robot-Inclusive Vertical Green Landscape" (13 citations) addresses the critical challenge of automating the maintenance of urban vertical gardens, proposing robotic solutions to labor-intensive tasks. Meanwhile, her "Robot-Inclusive False Ceiling Design Guidelines" (9 citations) tackles the hidden infrastructure that complicates robotic inspection and maintenance. With a growing citation impact across her publications, Ng is establishing herself as a key voice in the emerging field of robot-centric architectural design, bridging the gap between automation technology and physical space planning to create safer, more efficient environments for both humans and robots.