Papers
8
Total Citations
228
H-Index
7
About
Ee Sian Neo is a pioneering roboticist whose research has fundamentally advanced the capabilities of humanoid robots to operate in complex, human-centered environments. Her work centers on whole-body motion generation, human-robot interaction, and autonomous decision-making, with a particular focus on enabling bipedal machines to navigate and manipulate the real world. Neo’s most influential contribution is a framework for integrating operator intention with robot autonomy, allowing humanoid robots to generate whole-body motions online—a breakthrough that has garnered 60 citations. She also developed methods for humanoid robots to step over obstacles (46 citations) and handle deformable objects like clothing (35 citations), addressing critical challenges in unstructured settings. Notably, Neo contributed to the creation of the Cybernetic Human HRP-4C, a humanoid robot with human-like proportions that became a landmark platform for research. Her work on intercontinental tele-cooperation and natural language instruction systems further demonstrates her commitment to making robots intuitive partners for humans. With a career spanning motion planning, multimodal interaction, and autonomous behavior, Neo has left an indelible mark on humanoid robotics, inspiring new generations of researchers to build robots that can truly work alongside people.
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Top Papers
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- 2Stepping over obstacles with humanoid robots46 citations · 2006
- 3Cybernetic Human HRP-4C: A Humanoid Robot with Human-Like Proportions45 citations · 2011
- 4A method for handling a specific part of clothing by dual arms35 citations · 2009
- 5Intercontinental multimodal tele-cooperation using a humanoid robot17 citations · 2008
- 6A Behavior Level Operation System for Humanoid Robots15 citations · 2006
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