Li-Yu Chen
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About
Li-Yu Chen is a pioneering researcher in the field of programmable matter, focusing on the development of micro-scale robotic systems that can autonomously assemble into arbitrary 3-D shapes. Their key research areas include electrostatic actuation, high-voltage generation, and low-power integrated circuit design for microrobotics. Chen’s major contributions center on creating efficient, miniaturized power systems that enable the precise control of quasi-spherical robots at the millimeter scale. Their most-cited work, "A High-Voltage Generator and Multiplexer for Electrostatic Actuation in Programmable Matter" (2022, 14 citations), introduces a novel architecture for generating and multiplexing high voltages to drive electrostatic actuators in programmable matter systems. This breakthrough addresses critical challenges in power delivery and electrode control for autonomous micro-robots. In a subsequent refinement, Chen demonstrated a 286nW, 103V high-voltage generator and multiplexer chip capable of individually controlling 12 pairs of electrodes while consuming only 286nW in steady state and 533nW during transitions—a remarkable achievement in ultra-low-power design. This work has significant implications for industrial visualization, artistic applications, and autonomous structural assembly, establishing Chen as a leading innovator in the intersection of microelectronics and robotics.
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