Yang-Cheng Huang

National Taipei University of Technology, National Taiwan University

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Yang-Cheng Huang is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the gap between autonomous inspection and minimally invasive surgery. His primary research areas include 3D-printed robotics, pipe inspection systems, and surgical robotic assistants. Huang’s most impactful contribution is the development of a 3D pipe robot that leverages additive manufacturing to create a lightweight, cost-effective platform capable of fully autonomous inspection. This robot not only transmits real-time sensing data wirelessly but also generates 3D pipe routing maps and detects anomalies—a significant advance for infrastructure maintenance. With 6 citations, this work demonstrates early but promising impact. In the medical domain, Huang has designed robotic endoscope holders for laparoscopic surgery, including an eight degree-of-freedom system that enhances surgical precision by mimicking human operator responses while maintaining incision stability. His 2021 paper on controlling a flexible endoscope holder (4 citations) further refines human-robot interaction in the operating room. Huang’s integration of 3D printing with robotic functionality marks him as an innovator in accessible, high-performance robotic systems for both industrial and clinical applications.