Research

AI for smart manufacturing, grounded in foundational science.
Smart manufacturing for AI, driven by engineering practice.

Human-Centered Manufacturing

Develop advanced AI models to augment human capabilities in workspaces.


Operator Behavior

Operator Behavior Prediction

Anticipate operator actions, intentions, and trajectories to enable proactive prediction.

HRC Modeling

Human-Robot Collaboration Modeling

Model interaction data between humans and robots for safe and seamless collaboration.

Adaptive Robotic Systems

Enable robots to perceive, plan, and act in real task environments.


Sensing & Perception

Robotic Sensing and Perception

Develop perception algorithms that enable robots to interpret unstructured environments.

Language Understanding

Robot Language Understanding

Translate natural-language instructions into precise robotic actions for manufacturing tasks.

Intelligent Manufacturing Operations

Design data-driven solutions to support operational decision-making.


Repair & Maintenance

Predictive Repair & Maintenance

Forecast equipment condition and adapt repair schedules online to sustain continuous production.