RESEARCH PROJECTS & TEAM

Bio-inspired Actuation & Sensing

Develops bio-inspired actuation mechanisms and flexible sensing to enable natural motion and compliant physical interaction for robots.

Bio-inspired Actuation & Sensing

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Bio-inspired Actuator Mechanism Design Flexible Sensing Technology Biologically Inspired Control Physical Human-Robot Interaction

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Sensing Platform For Flexible Strain Sensors And Human Motion Recognition

This study aims to develop an integrated sensing platform for flexible strain sensors and human motion recognition. Addressing the limitations of conventional rigid sensors—such as poor compliance, low biocompatibility, and failure under large strains—this project proposes to develop flexible components with high sensitivity, high extensibility, and long-term cyclic stability by optimizing conductive material formulations and flexible substrate manufacturing processes. In the future, by precisely capturing human joint movements, muscle activity, and gait characteristics, and integrating these with AI deep learning algorithms, a safe human-machine interaction system with real-time perception and intelligent feedback capabilities can be established. These advancements are expected to be effectively applied in fields such as smart medical rehabilitation, wearable exoskeletons, and elderly care, providing critical technical support for next-generation precision rehabilitative medicine.

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Principal Investigator

Cheng-Sheng Huang Professor

Research Field: micro/nanofabrication, biosensor, optical sensor, flexible sensor

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Bionic Leg Mechanisms And Walking-Assistance Control Technologies For Medical-Assistive Humanoid Robots

This study focuses on the development of bionic leg mechanisms and walking-assistance control technologies for medical-assistive humanoid robots. The objective is to establish a robotic leg system that integrates load-bearing capability, walking stability, and human–robot interaction safety. In response to the growing needs for rehabilitation, walking assistance, and caregiving support in an aging society, this study will develop a lower-limb robotic platform capable of supporting patient walking, obstacle crossing, and assisted transfer through technologies such as bionic linkage mechanism design, variable gait generation, force feedback control, and human–robot collaborative control. Compared with general humanoid robots that pursue high degrees of freedom and human-like motion performance, this study places greater emphasis on stable load-bearing, safe interaction, and practicality required in medical and long-term care settings, with the goal of establishing key robotic leg technologies for walking assistance, rehabilitation training, and long-term care support.

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Principal Investigator

Ruei-Yu Huang Assistant Professor

Research Field: Robust control, learning control, motion planning, additive manufacturing

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Precision Mechatronics and Nanometrology: High-Precision Positioning, Piezoelectric Actuation, and Intelligent Robotic Systems

This sub-project focuses on precision mechatronics, nanometrology, and robotics by integrating mechanism design, sensing/actuation, scanning probe microscopy, and automatic control to develop high-precision positioning, piezoelectric nano-stepping motors, FPCB actuation, and transformable robotic systems for precision manufacturing, micro/nano metrology, and intelligent robotics.

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Principal Investigator

Shao-Kang Hung Associate Professor

Research Field: Mechatronic systems, scanning probe microscopy, nanometrology and instrumentation, mechanical design, automatic control, robotics

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Balloon-Assisted Robotic Arm With Compliant Interaction Capability

This project develops a balloon-assisted robotic arm with compliant interaction capability, integrating pressure sensing and intelligent control for healthcare and assistive applications.

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Principal Investigator

Chia-Hung Tsai Associate Professor

Research Field: Soft Robotics, Machine Vision, Microfluidic Systems, Intelligent Sensing

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Development of a Composite Bionic Robotic Hand for Surgical Instrument Handling

Development of bionic robotic hand technology for surgical instruments handling

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Principal Investigator

Wen-Syang Hsu Professor

Research Field: Mechanical design, Bio-MEMS

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Development of an Underactuated Gripper and Automated Spiking System for Chemotherapy Compounding

This project aims to introduce robotic arms and electro-adhesive enhance robotic hand to handle vial, syringe and infusion bag, as well as the automation of the forceful spiking of infusion bag that tax pharmacists .

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Principal Investigator

Gih-Keong Lau Professor

Research Field: sensors and actuators, soft robotics, artificial muscles, mechanism design， bioinspired drones

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