Yipeng Zhang

Research Institute of Highway, University of California, Los Angeles, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Yipeng Zhang is a researcher whose work spans robotics, autonomous navigation, and flexible electronics, with a focus on integrating computer vision and advanced materials for industrial automation. His early research explored robotic vehicle navigation using depth-sensing cameras like the Kinect, aiming to enable real-time obstacle avoidance through image processing—a foundational contribution to autonomous mobile robotics. More recently, Zhang has advanced industrial welding automation by developing a coarse-to-fine detection method for multiple weld seams, achieving sub-millimeter accuracy crucial for manufacturing efficiency. This work, published in 2024, addresses a key bottleneck in autonomous welding by moving beyond single-seam detection. Additionally, Zhang has ventured into printed electronics, designing inkjet-printable ZnO/PEDOT:PSS heterojunctions for thin, flexible, semi-transparent optoelectronic sensors. These sensors hold promise for applications in flexible robotics and industrial automation, combining inorganic and organic materials for enhanced performance. With his most-cited paper garnering 6 citations, Zhang’s contributions demonstrate a commitment to bridging perception, precision, and material innovation in robotics and sensing.