Shing-Yi Lin

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Shing-Yi Lin is a pioneering researcher in robotics and computer vision, best known for integrating visual perception with autonomous mechanical systems. Her most cited work, "Design and implementation of a vision-based basketball shooting robot" (2005), exemplifies her core contributions: combining real-time image processing, control theory, and mobile robotics to create intelligent, task-performing machines. In this landmark study, Lin developed a wheeled robot equipped with a Web camera and a shooting arm, enabling it to visually detect a basketball hoop and accurately execute a shot—a feat that required sophisticated coordination between vision algorithms and motor control. While this paper has garnered 7 citations, its significance lies in its early demonstration of how off-the-shelf components could be harnessed for complex, vision-guided manipulation. Lin’s research bridges foundational computer vision techniques (e.g., from Shapiro, Jain, and Forsyth) with practical engineering, offering a tangible example of autonomous systems in sports and service robotics. Her work remains a reference for students and engineers exploring vision-based control, showcasing how interdisciplinary approaches can turn theoretical concepts into functional, real-world robots.