Wong Choon Yue

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Wong Choon Yue is a robotics researcher whose work centers on telepresence and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on creating expressive, socially capable robotic avatars. His most significant contribution is the development of EDGAR (Expression Display & Gesturing Avatar Robot), an anthropomorphic telepresence humanoid designed for robot-mediated communication and social applications. This system, built at Nanyang Technological University, enables remote users to project their presence through a physical avatar that can gesture and display facial expressions, bridging the gap between digital communication and in-person interaction. With 9 citations, this work has established a foundation for socially expressive telepresence systems. Wong also contributed to the design of MAVEN, a mobile robotic avatar with a modular framework that allows for rapid customization of both hardware and software subsystems. This modular architecture, detailed in his 2012 paper with 7 citations, enables flexible adaptation to changing application requirements. His research addresses critical challenges in making robotic avatars more expressive, adaptable, and effective for real-world communication, positioning him as a key contributor to the advancement of telepresence robotics for social and professional applications.