Yuanhang Yang

Southern University of Science and Technology

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Yuanhang Yang is a robotics researcher specializing in the manipulation of deformable objects and high-performance actuation for legged systems. His work addresses two critical challenges in modern robotics: handling soft, cloth-like materials and achieving precise torque control in dynamic locomotion. In his 2023 paper on a modular end effector with active rolling fingertips, Yang introduced a novel gripper design that enables reliable picking of cloth-like objects from flat surfaces—a notoriously difficult task due to fabric's flexibility and lack of rigidity. This contribution has immediate applications in industrial automation, such as garment handling and textile manufacturing. Complementing this, Yang's research on high-performance torque control for legged robots presents innovative inertia models tailored to different transmission configurations, ensuring robust torque response essential for stable and agile locomotion. While his work is early-stage, with citations currently numbering in the low single digits, the foundational nature of these contributions signals strong potential for future impact. Yang's dual focus on soft object manipulation and actuator control positions him at the intersection of two rapidly advancing fields, promising significant advances in both industrial robotics and legged locomotion.