Fang-Chung Yang

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Fang-Chung Yang is a robotics researcher whose work bridges surgical navigation and autonomous systems. His key research areas include computer vision, robotic control, and sensor fusion for medical and field robotics. Yang's most notable contribution is the development of an active infrared-based surgical marker tracking and positioning system, which integrates a five-axis SCORBOT-ER VII robot with stereoscopic vision and IR markers to enable precise, real-time spatial positioning for surgical navigation. This work, published in 2006, has accumulated 16 citations and demonstrates a practical fusion of machine vision and robotic actuation for clinical applications. Yang also led the development of the "Formosa middle size soccer robot," an autonomous platform that combines omni-directional vision (MapCam360) with intelligent vision fusion for dynamic environment perception and motion control. This project, with 5 citations, showcases his ability to integrate mechanical design, control systems, and real-time image processing for competitive robotics. Through these contributions, Yang has advanced the use of active vision and sensor fusion in both high-stakes surgical settings and agile autonomous navigation, laying groundwork for future intelligent robotic systems.