Prof. Guilin Yang

Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Talk Title

Collaborative Robotics for Intelligent Manufacturing

Abstract

Unlike conventional industrial robots that operate in isolated workspaces, collaborative robots are designed to safely interact and cooperate with humans within shared environments. As a result, collaborative robotics has progressed rapidly in recent years, significantly expanding its application scope, particularly in the manufacturing sector. This presentation will showcase recent research advances in collaborative robotics, covering key areas such as core component design (e.g., high-performance torque motors, precision anti-backlash planetary gear reducers, and back-drivable joint modules), system integration, self-calibration, compliant motion control, human-robot interaction, and application development. These research efforts are critical for enhancing robot performance and enabling broader adoption of collaborative robots in manufacturing environments.

Biography

Prof. Guilin Yang currently serves as Chair of the Academic Committee at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Vice Chair of the Robotics Branch of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society. With a long-standing research focus on robotics and intelligent manufacturing technologies, his work encompasses precision actuators, parallel robots, cable-driven robots, and industrial robotics. He has led multiple national and provincial-level research projects and has authored over 450 peer-reviewed papers and two academic monographs, in addition to holding more than 100 granted patents. His achievements have been recognized through numerous prestigious accolades, including the R&D 100 Award, the First Prize of the Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, the China “Good Design” Gold Award, and the First Prize of the Ningbo Science and Technology Award.