Pang Wee Ching

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Pang Wee Ching is a robotics researcher whose work centers on telepresence and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on designing robotic avatars for social communication. Their major contributions include the development of EDGAR (Expression Display & Gesturing Avatar Robot), an anthropomorphic telepresence humanoid created at Nanyang Technological University that enables expressive, robot-mediated social interaction. This work, cited 9 times, demonstrates how robotic avatars can bridge physical distance through lifelike gestures and facial expressions. Pang also pioneered the MAVEN mobile robotic avatar platform, introducing a modular framework for both hardware and software subsystems that allows rapid customization for diverse applications—a contribution cited 7 times. This modular design philosophy enables researchers and developers to adapt telepresence robots efficiently without rebuilding core systems. Pang’s work has practical implications for remote collaboration, healthcare, and education, where embodied presence matters. Their achievements highlight a commitment to making telepresence technology more accessible, expressive, and adaptable, positioning them as a key contributor to the growing field of social robotics and avatar-mediated communication.