Yue Pik Kong

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Dr. Yue Pik Kong is a pioneering researcher in humanoid robotics, with a primary focus on energy-efficient locomotion and optimal gait planning. Her most influential work, "Optimal energy gait planning for humanoid robot using geodesics" (2010), introduced a groundbreaking method that leverages geodesic theory to minimize energy consumption during walking. By simultaneously optimizing the center of gravity (COG) trajectory and the dynamics of the Single Support Phase (SSP) using a 2-dimensional inverted pendulum model, Dr. Kong’s approach significantly advances the efficiency and naturalness of bipedal movement. This paper has garnered 7 citations, reflecting its foundational role in the field. Her contributions are notable for bridging geometric mechanics and robotics, offering a mathematically rigorous framework that reduces computational complexity while enhancing performance. Dr. Kong’s work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in energy-optimal control, humanoid locomotion, and the application of differential geometry to robotic systems. Her research continues to inspire new generations of engineers striving to create more agile and autonomous humanoid robots.