Tsanming Ou

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Dr. Tsanming Ou is a researcher at the intersection of humanoid robotics, human-robot interaction, and assistive technology. His work focuses on developing robotic systems that can autonomously guide and instruct human learners in physical activities, addressing critical societal challenges such as caregiver shortages. In his most cited work, "The Humanoid Robot/Camera System for Teaching YOGA Exercise Motions" (2020), Dr. Ou introduced a novel system that uses a depth camera to capture a learner’s movements and a humanoid robot to demonstrate and correct exercise poses in real time. This contribution demonstrates a practical application of robotics in health and wellness, offering scalable solutions for remote or automated physical training. While still an emerging scholar, his work has garnered early citations that signal growing interest in socially assistive robotics. Dr. Ou’s research is particularly notable for its integration of computer vision, motion analysis, and embodied robotic instruction, laying groundwork for future systems that could support elderly care, rehabilitation, and home-based fitness training.