Tian-Syung Lan

De Lin Institute of Technology, Yu Da University

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Tian-Syung Lan has dedicated his research career to advancing the intersection of robotics, virtual reality, and intelligent control systems. His pioneering work in haptic feedback and direct-drive robot control, notably detailed in his 2002 and 2003 papers, has laid foundational principles for creating more intuitive and responsive human-robot interactions in virtual environments. These early contributions, which have garnered nearly 20 citations, established him as a key figure in the field of teleoperation and force-feedback technology. More recently, Lan has applied his expertise to the practical challenge of autonomous cleaning robots. His 2013 study on vision-guided control systems represents a significant leap forward, integrating modern depth-sensing technology like the Kinect sensor with a PIC18F4520 microcontroller and Bluetooth communication. This work demonstrates a sophisticated method for real-time object detection and ground-level navigation, enabling robots to intelligently avoid both floor-level and elevated obstacles. By bridging theoretical control schemes with tangible, sensor-driven applications, Tian-Syung Lan continues to shape how robots perceive and interact with the physical world, making autonomous systems safer and more effective for everyday use.