Hung‐Wen Yeh

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Hung-Wen Yeh is a leading researcher in assistive robotics and embedded systems, with a primary focus on developing intelligent mobility solutions for individuals with disabilities and the elderly. His most impactful work centers on the design and implementation of autonomous robotic wheelchairs, where he has pioneered the use of programmable System-on-Chip (SoC) based distributed computing architectures to overcome the limitations of traditional, bulky PC-based navigation systems. Yeh’s key contributions include integrating obstacle sensing and avoidance, local path navigation, and user-friendly interaction into compact, efficient embedded platforms. His seminal 2007 paper, "Development of Autonomous Robotic Wheelchair Controller Using Embedded Systems," has garnered 16 citations, establishing a foundational approach for lightweight, real-time autonomous control. A second highly cited work from the same year further advanced this field by demonstrating how SoC architectures can handle complex navigation tasks without relying on rich computation resources, paving the way for more accessible and practical assistive devices. Through this research, Yeh has significantly enhanced the autonomy and usability of powered wheelchairs, directly improving quality of life for disabled and elderly users.

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1. 1
   Development of Autonomous Robotic Wheelchair Controller Using Embedded Systems

   16 citations · 2007
2. 2
   Development of autonomous navigation robotic wheelchairs using programmable System-on-Chip based distributed computing architecture

   9 citations · 2007

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