Papers
16
Total Citations
350
H-Index
10
About
Hiu Man Yip is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical robotics, soft object manipulation, and compliant mechanism design. His most influential contribution, "Automatic 3-D Manipulation of Soft Objects by Robotic Arms With an Adaptive Deformation Model" (2016), has garnered 184 citations and introduced a feedback-based servo-control method that significantly advanced how robots interact with deformable materials — with direct implications for food handling and medical applications. Much of Yip's research portfolio is dedicated to improving surgical procedures through intelligent automation. He has developed robotic systems for nasal endoscopy, laparoscopic hysterectomy, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery, consistently addressing the limitations of human assistants in prolonged or repetitive operative tasks. His design of a novel compliant safe robot joint with multiple working states reflects a strong interest in mechanical safety and adaptability in human-robot interaction. Yip has also explored innovative human-machine interfaces, including an eye-gaze-controlled system for surgical manipulators. Together, his body of work — spanning mechanism design, control theory, and clinical application — demonstrates a sustained commitment to making robotic assistance in surgery safer, smarter, and more practical.
Research Focus
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Top Papers
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- 2Development of a robotic endoscope holder for nasal surgery27 citations · 2013
- 3Design of a Novel Compliant Safe Robot Joint With Multiple Working States24 citations · 2015
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- 6Modeling, design and control of an endoscope manipulator for FESS14 citations · 2015
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