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Ting-Li Chien is a robotics and automation researcher whose work centers on mobile robot navigation, multi-sensor systems, and intelligent home security technologies. With a career dedicated to bridging practical engineering with everyday safety needs, Chien has made notable contributions to the design of low-cost, accessible security robot systems capable of detecting abnormal situations and alerting users via Internet and GSM communication. His most cited work, "The Multiple Interface Security Robot – WFSR-II" (2005, 11 citations), exemplifies this focus, while his research on outdoor mobile robot navigation employs sensor fusion techniques—combining optical encoders, electronic compasses, and GPS receivers—to achieve reliable self-localization in complex environments (8 citations). Chien has further advanced the field through investigations into intelligent home automation security, multi-sensor fusion algorithms for detection systems, and dynamic programming approaches to multi-robot path planning in unknown environments. His 2011 work on vision-based auto-recharging systems reflects a forward-thinking interest in robot autonomy and sustainability. Though his citation footprint remains developing, Chien's interdisciplinary contributions across security robotics, autonomous navigation, and smart home systems offer meaningful groundwork for researchers exploring practical, real-world robotic applications.