Lok Man Ho

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)

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Lok Man Ho is a pioneering researcher in automotive robotics and vehicle dynamics, best known for his foundational work on the ROboMObil (ROMO), an innovative electric vehicle concept developed at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). His research centers on intelligent vehicle control, electro-mobility, and human-machine interaction for highly maneuverable robotic platforms. Ho’s most influential contribution is the Wheel Robot concept, which integrates drivetrain, brakes, steering, and dampers into each wheel, enabling unprecedented vehicle agility and control. His seminal 2011 paper detailing this design has garnered 49 citations, establishing a cornerstone for future research in distributed vehicle actuation. Building on this, his 2014 work on central vehicle dynamics control (20 citations) advanced the field of coordinated motion control for robotic vehicles. Ho also developed a novel human-machine interface for interactive motion control, published in 2011 (17 citations), which allows intuitive operation of highly maneuverable vehicles. His integrated approach—combining hardware innovation, control algorithms, and user-centered design—has made ROMO a benchmark platform for research in autonomous driving, electric mobility, and vehicle dynamics. Ho’s work continues to inspire engineers and researchers developing next-generation intelligent transportation systems.