Yeke Chen

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Total Citations

102

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About

Yeke Chen’s research career bridges two transformative fields: rapid prototyping and legged robotics. In the early 2000s, Chen pioneered layer-based machining systems, developing a robotic approach that dramatically shortened product development cycles. Their foundational 2001 paper, “The development of a layer based machining system,” has accumulated 55 citations, establishing Chen as an early innovator in additive manufacturing. This work was complemented by a 2002 study on robotic systems for rapid prototyping (33 citations), which systematically compared emerging technologies like stereolithography and selective laser sintering. Chen also contributed to process optimization through their 2001 work on determining build orientation for layer-based machining (11 citations). More recently, Chen has advanced into autonomous legged locomotion, addressing the challenge of safe quadruped traversal across complex terrains. Their 2025 paper introduces multi-layer elevation maps for learning-based control, demonstrating continued innovation in robotics. This trajectory—from manufacturing efficiency to autonomous mobility—showcases Chen’s ability to tackle fundamental engineering problems across domains. Their work remains relevant for researchers in both manufacturing automation and field robotics, particularly those interested in bridging simulation-to-reality gaps for legged systems.