Mingyao Liu
Papers
2
Total Citations
40
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2
About
Mingyao Liu is a researcher whose work bridges robotics, human-robot interaction, and reconfigurable systems. His most impactful contribution is the development of a six-dimensional traction force sensor for human-robot collaboration (2018, 38 citations), a key innovation that enables safer and more intuitive physical interaction between humans and robots by measuring forces in all spatial dimensions. This work has direct applications in collaborative manufacturing and assistive robotics. Earlier, Liu explored the foundational principles of self-reconfigurable robots, focusing on topology configuration and modeling. In a 2009 study, he introduced a novel assemble incidence matrix based on graph theory to systematically enumerate and evaluate the configurations of a modular robot with two degrees of freedom and androgynous connection faces. This theoretical framework advanced the understanding of how reconfigurable robots can adapt their shape and function for diverse tasks. Liu’s research demonstrates a trajectory from fundamental topology enumeration to applied sensor technology, highlighting his role in both the theoretical and practical advancement of adaptable robotic systems.
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- 1A six-dimensional traction force sensor used for human-robot collaboration38 citations · 2018
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