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Yunting Pang is a pioneering researcher in the field of humanoid robotics, with a primary focus on vision-based object manipulation and real-time tracking systems. Her work centers on integrating multiple visual cues—such as color, disparity, and shape—to enable robots to perceive and interact with dynamic, unknown environments. Pang’s major contributions include developing robust stereo vision systems for locating and tracking robot end-effectors, as well as combining visual feedforward and feedback mechanisms to enhance reach-to-grasp tasks, significantly reducing manipulation time. Her most cited paper, "Location and Tracking of Robot End-effector Based on Stereo Vision" (2006, 12 citations), proposed a novel approach for tracking in complex settings using adaptive templates. Another influential work, "Object manipulation of a humanoid robot based on visual Servoing" (2007, 9 citations), advanced the integration of visual cues for precise object handling. Pang’s research has also addressed the limitations of single-cue tracking, demonstrating how multi-cue integration improves reliability. Her achievements include pioneering methods for fast object location using dual CCD cameras and laser range finders, laying groundwork for real-time robotic responsiveness. With cumulative citations exceeding 37 across her key papers, Pang’s work remains foundational for students and researchers exploring vision-guided autonomy in humanoid robots.