Papers
24
Total Citations
359
H-Index
10
About
Yeung Yam is a versatile robotics and systems engineer whose research spans medical robotics, construction automation, artistic robotics, and control systems. At the Chinese University of Hong Kong, he has made particularly notable contributions to flexible surgical robotics, developing an innovative robotic system for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) that addresses the formidable challenge of operating flexible instruments within the human gastrointestinal tract — work that has garnered 64 citations and represents a meaningful advance in minimally invasive cancer treatment. His tendon-sheath-driven endoscopic robot, tackling inherent nonlinearities like backlash and hysteresis, further demonstrates his commitment to practical surgical solutions. Beyond medicine, Yam pioneered cable-driven parallel robots for automated large-scale brick construction (55 citations), showcasing remarkable breadth. Perhaps most distinctively, he led a creative program applying robotics to Chinese calligraphy, using genetic algorithms, brush footprint modeling, and vision-based feedback to computationally replicate classical brushwork — a unique intersection of engineering and cultural heritage. His earlier work on human control strategy optimization reflects a longstanding interest in human-machine interaction. Across these diverse domains, Yam's research consistently bridges theoretical rigor with tangible real-world applications.
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- 3Performance evaluation and optimization of human control strategy30 citations · 2002
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- 7Furuta Pendulum -- A Tensor Product Model-Based Design Approach Case Study18 citations · 2015
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