Raymond Tay

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Raymond Tay is a pioneering researcher in the intersection of traditional puppetry and robotic manipulation, with a primary focus on marionette systems. His major contributions center on bridging centuries-old marionette performance techniques with modern engineering, most notably through the development of the Robotic Marionette Systems (ROMS) at Nanyang Technological University. Tay's work systematically analyzes the complex string dynamics and manipulation skills inherent in traditional marionette control, translating them into programmable robotic movements. His highly cited papers, including "Many strings attached - From conventional to robotic marionette manipulation" (2005) and "Marionette: From Traditional Manipulation to Robotic Manipulation" (2007), each garnering 18 citations, establish foundational frameworks for this niche field. These publications are considered essential reading for researchers exploring the convergence of cultural heritage preservation and robotics. Tay's innovative approach not only preserves traditional performance arts through technological augmentation but also opens new possibilities for human-robot interaction and entertainment robotics. His work demonstrates how engineering principles can revitalize ancient art forms, inspiring subsequent research in culturally-aware robotic systems.