Heping Chen

 

Experience

• Professor of Practice, The University of Hong Kong, 2025-
• Visiting Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong, 2024-2025
• Associate/Assistant Professor, Texas State University, USA, 2010-2024
• Research Scientist/Project Manager, ABB Inc. USA, 2004-2010
• Technical Manager/Electrical Engineer, Harbin Pharmaceutical Group, China,  (1989-1997)

 

Education

 

Michigan State University, USA

·        Ph.D. (2000-2004), Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

Dissertation: “A General Framework for Automated CAD-guided Optimal Tool Planning in Surface Manufacturing”

 

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

·        Master of Engineering (1998-1999), School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Thesis: “Robust Impedance Control of Robot Manipulators”

 

Harbin Institute of Technology, China

·        Bachelor of Engineering (1985-1989), Dept. of Control System Engineering

Thesis:  “Microprocessor Control for a Highly Accurate Gyroscope”

 

Research Interests

 

• Intelligent industrial robotics and manufacturing automation
• Human-robot interaction/cooperation/collaboration
• Inspection robotics
• Cyber Physical Systems
• Machine learning
• Service robotics and robotics in logistics
• Semiconductor manufacturing process optimization
• Digital twin and IOT in robotics and automation
• Autonomous industrial manipulation
• Nano-robotics: nanomanipulation and automated nanomanufacturing
• Wafer handling robotics in semiconductor manufacturing
• Construction and agriculture robotics

 

Awards and Honors

 

1.      Best Paper Award, IEEE Trans. on Autom. Sci. and Eng. for “CAD Guided Automated Nano-Assembly Using Atomic Force Microscopy” (2007).

2.      The Most Outstanding Graduate Student Award，Michigan State University, 2004.

3.      Teaching Award of Honor, Texas State University, 2020.

4.      Named as Alpha Chi Favorite Professor in 2024.

5.      The Presidential Faculty Development Leave Award from Texas State University, 2018.

6.      Named by 6 students (Ryan Hamilton in 2015, Abdel-Muti Zabalawi in 2015, Bryce Davis in 2012, Benjamin Olson in 2011, Alejandro Herrera in 2011, Jonathan Albert Lightfield in 2011) as a person at Texas State University who made contributions to their academic career.

7.      Named as Alpha Chi Favorite Professor in 2015.

8.      Best Paper Award, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst. for  “Robotic Welding Parameter Optimization Based on Weld Quality Evaluation” (2016).

9.      Best Paper Award, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst. for  “A high-accuracy 3D projection system for fastener assembly” (2015).

10.   Best Paper Award Finalist, IEEE Conf. on Ind. Electron. and Appl. (ICIEA 2014) for “Modeling Complex Robotic Assembly Process Using Gaussian Process Regression” (2014).

11.   Best Paper Award, IEEE Int. Conf. on Inf. and Autom. for “Human-Like Indoor Navigation for Autonomous Industrial Mobile Manipulator” (2012).

12.   Best Paper Award, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst.  for “A Bat-like Switched Flying and Adhesive Robot” (2012).

13.   Highly Commended Award, Int. J. of Ind. Robots for “Modeling and analysis of robotic wheel loading process in trim-and-final assembly” (2012).

14.   Best Paper Award Finalist, IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics and Biomimetics for “Dynamic Wafer Handling Process in Semiconductor Manufacturing” (2011).

15.   Best Paper Award Finalist, IEEE Conf. on Ind. Electron. and Appl. (ICIEA 2011) for “Robust Compliant Assembly Automation Using an Industrial Robot”(2011).

16.   Highly Commended Award, Int. J. of Ind. Robots for “Automated Robot Programming Based on Sensor Fusion” (2007).

17.   Highly Commended Award, Int. J. of Ind. Robots for “CAD Based Automated Robot Trajectory Planning for Spray Painting of Free Form Surfaces” (2002).

18.   The Outstanding Reviewer Award from Assembly Automation (Journal), 2009.

19.   Quality Salute Award from ABB Inc., 2006.

20.   Invited to the Siemens Post-Doctoral Workshop on Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Berkeley, CA 2005.

21.   Scholarship from the International Conference in Numerical Methods in Industrial Forming Processes, 2003.

 

Funded Research Proposals

 

 

·       PI, Technical Specification and Performance Study for Drilling Robot, Building Technology Research Institute Company Limited, HK $500,000, 2026-2027.

·       PI, 移動機器臂多模態遙操作控制與通訊研究, HK $545,100, 美团， 2026-2027.

·       PI, 移動雙臂機器人操作協調控制方法研究, HK $545,100, 美团， 2026-2027..

·       PI, AnimalCareBot: Bridging the Gap between Emerging Technologies for Cattle Farming and Education in Agriculture Sciences, USDA NIFA, $399,720, 2023-2027.

·       Senior Personnel, REU Site: Multidisciplinary Research Experience in Advance Manufacturing for Undergraduates, PI: Farhad Ameri, NSF, $392,737.00; 2021-2024.

·       PI, Real-Time Deep Leaning for Robotic Assembly Process Optimization, , with Co-PI Ziliang Zhong in Computer Science. Texas State University, $16,000. 2020.

·       PI, 基於多模態感知信息的機器人動作理解與經驗學習，深圳市科創委， RMB200萬，2019-2023.

• PI (深圳市智能機器人研究院), 基於宏微機構的智能磨拋機器人關鍵技術研究， 項PI 中科院寧波材料研究所，國家自然科學基金重點項目，RMB295萬，2019-2021.

·       PI, 智能機器人打磨繫統, Faist中國蘇州公司, RMB104.5萬, 2019-2020.

·       PI, 智能管道打磨機器人, 中廣核, RMB145萬, 2019; RMB145萬，2020.

• PI, 智能畫像機器人, 深圳市智能機器人研究院, RMB450萬, 2017-2019.
• PI, 高速傳輸機器人, 深圳市智能機器人研究院, RMB150萬, 2017-2019.

·       PI, Research about Astromaterials Curation, Co-PI Stan McClellan in Engineering. JACOBS, $50,386, 2018-2019.

·       PI, Gift for research, ABB Inc., $9,000, 2019.

• PI, Gift for research, ABB Inc., $9,000, 2018.
• PI, Presidential Faculty Development, $25,000. 2017-2018.
• PI, Application of Robotic Arms in Astromaterials Curation, : Co-PI Stan McClellan in Engineering. JACOBS, $59,665, 2017-2018.
• PI, Gift for research, ABB Inc., $9,000, 2017.
• Co-PI, Automated Object Handling Robotic System in Unstructured Environment, Funded by the Texas State University, PI Yijuan Lu in Computer Science. $16,000. June 2017-May 2018.
• Senior Personnel, REU SITE: Multidisciplinary Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Internet of Things, National Science Foundation, PI Anne Ngu. $323,481, 03/01/14 - 02/28/17.
• PI, Gift for research, ABB Inc., $9,000, 2016.
• PI, Gift for research, ABB Inc., $9,000, 2015.
• PI, Ford donation, Automatic Transmission and Torque Converters, Ford Motor Company, $30,000. 2014.
• PI, Smart “Nanny” Robotic System for Home Automation, Texas State University, Co-PI Yijuan Lu in Computer Science.  $16,000. June 2012-May 2013.
• PI, Supplement to exploring robotic applications in Oil&Gas, ABB Inc., $15,000. 2013.
• PI, Supplement to exploring robotic applications in Oil&Gas, ABB Inc., $15,000, 2012.
• PI, Improving electronics robotics performance for high accuracy wafer handling, Lam Research Corporation, Co-PI Harold Stern, $50,000. 2011-2013.
• PI, Exploring robotic applications in Oil&Gas, ABB Inc., $59,000, 2011.
• PI, Automated paint robot path planning, ABB Inc. Co-PI Tom Fuhlbrigge, $530,000. 2007-2009.

 

 

Patents and Patent Applications

 

[1]      US Patent, US 10,228,680 B2，Autonomous Performance Optimization Robotic Assembly Processes. With H. Cheng. 2019.

[2]      US patent US9333654 B2,  Robot Parts Assembly on a Workpiece Moving on an Assembly Line, with T. Fuhlbrigge and G. Zhang. 2016.

[3]      US patent US9132551 B2, Teleoperated Industrial Robot, with B. Zhang, H. Staab, J. Wang and G. Zhang. 2015.

[4]      US patent  US9079308 B2, Robotic Picking of Parts From a Bin, C. Martinez，T. Fuhlbrigge，W. Eakins，G. Rossano and S. West. 2015.

[5]      US patent: US 8,606,398, Compliant End of Arm Tooling for a Robot. With W. Eakins,  T. C. Martinez and T. Fuhlbrigge. Priority date: Aug 29, 2008.  Publication date: Dec 10, 2013.

[6]      US patent：US 7,297,946, Automated Nanoassembly. With N. Xi and G. Li, Priority date: Aug 16, 2004. Publication date: Nov. 20, 2007.

[7]      US patent：US 7,111,783, Automated Dimensional Inspection, With N. Xi and Q. Shi, Priority date: Jun 25, 2004. Publication date: Sep. 26, 2006.

[8]           一种智能机器人的图像绘制方法及系统, 发明专利, 201610415232.2, 2016

[9]           一种智能画像机器人(发明), 发明专利, 201611199568.6, 2016

[10]        一种智能画像机器人（实用新型）, 实用新型, 201621424112.0, 2016

[11]        一种基于视觉引导的双臂机器人装配方法及系统, 发明专利, 201710166357.0, 2017

[12]        一种涨轴式空心轴夹具, 实用新型, 201720516831.3, 2017

[13]        一种高速传动机械手, 实用新型, 201720538111.7, 2017

[14]        基于智能机器人自反馈速度控制的工件去毛刺系统及方法, 发明专利, 201711001688.5, 2017

[15]        一种多机器人协作分拣方法、系统及装置, 发明专利, 201711237810.9, 2017

[16]        一种分级多目视觉定位方法、系统及装置, 发明专利, 201711237778.4, 2017

[17]        一种基于船体模型的水下清洗机器人路径规划方法及系统, 发明专利, 201711240097.3, 2017

[18]        一种裂缝缺陷检测系统及其实现方法, 发明专利, 201711276677.8, 2017

[19]        一种螺栓检测系统及其实现方法, 发明专利, 201711307933.5, 2017

[20]        一种核岛厂房清水混凝土墙面自动修复系统及其实现方法, 发明专利, 201711315836.0, 2017

[21]        一种视觉检测系统及方法, 发明专利, 201711469095.1, 2017

[22]        一种核电厂BONNA管道检测系统及方法, 发明专利, 201711476036.7, 2017

[23]        一种基于视觉检测的机器人打磨方法及系统, 发明专利, 201711470467.2, 2017      

[24]        核反应堆安全壳钢内衬空鼓自动检测系统及方法, 发明专利, 201810039665.1, 2018

[25]        一种电厂管道检测机器人（同名有2个）, 实用新型, 201820075437.5, 2018

[26]        一种四绳驱动机器人, 实用新型, 201820075126.9, 2018

[27]        一种电厂管道检测机器人（同名有2个）, 实用新型, 201820145529.6, 2018

[28]        一种面向海洋附着物的水下清洗机器人系统, 发明专利, 201810445027.X, 2018     

[29]        一种面向海洋附着物的水下清洗机器人系统, 实用新型, 201820698717.1, 2018      

[30]        基于自主学习的机器人自动编程方法及系统, 发明专利, 201810441247.5, 2018

[31]        一种鞋底自动打磨设备, 实用新型, 201820849747.8, 2018

[32]        一种鞋底自动打磨机器, 发明专利, 201810562229.2, 2018

[33]        一种控制机器人画像的方法及系统, 发明专利, 201810778689.9, 2018

[34]        机器人直线路径的规划方法及系统, 发明专利, 201810871637.6, 2018

[35]        画像机器人, 外观专利, 201830426269.5, 2018

[36]        一种基于OPC UA的信息集成系统及方法, 发明专利, 201811024091.7, 2018

[37]        一种基于OPC UA的信息集成系统, 实用新型, 201821450782.9, 2018

[38]        管道焊缝打磨机, 实用新型, 201821744246.X, 2018

[39]        一种纹理缺陷检测方法、系统、装置和存储介质, 发明专利, 201910158924.7, 2019

[40]        一种柔性浮动机构, 实用新型, 201920397174.4, 2019

[41]        一种内孔侧壁表面缺陷采集装置、检测系统及方法, 发明专利, 201911083505.8, 2019

[42]        一种内孔侧壁表面缺陷采集装置及检测系统, 实用新型, 201921919136.7, 2019

[43]        一种控制管道打磨机器人的系统及方法, 发明专利, 202010105035.7, 2020      

[44]        一种控制管道打磨机器人的系统, 实用新型, 202020192669.6, 2020

[45]        一种管道内爬行机器人, 实用新型, 202020196784.0, 2020

[46]        一种基于3D视觉的机器人抓取方法、系统、装置及介质, 发明专利, 202110944712.9

[47]        全向移动平台误差自校准方法、系统、装置及存储介质    , 发明专利, 202111245216.0

[48]        划线机器人, 发明专利, 2023234405547

[49]        一种避障路径确定方法、避障方法、装置及存储介质, 发明专利, 202110940911.2

[50]        机器人的控制方法及系统, 发明专利, 202210949473.0

[51]        一种仿生关节控制系统、方法、装置及存储介质, 发明专利, 202210909050.6

[52]        一种基于二进制条纹的镜面缺陷检测方法、设备及介质 , 发明专利, 2022111625044

[53]        镜面及类镜面物体缺陷检测方法、系统、装置及存储介质, 发明专利, 2023109396484

[54]        一种输液过滤器的缺陷检测方法及系统, 发明专利, 2023110429830

[55]        基于语义理解的随机轨迹生成方法、装置、设备及介质 , 发明专利, 2023114140961

[56]        出胶速度控制方法、系统、装置及存储介质, 发明专利, 2023114799663

[57]        划线机器人、划线机器人系统及划线方法, 发明专利, 2023117358272

[58]        一种智能点胶机的控制方法、系统、装置和介质, 发明专利, 2024102793459

[59]        一种点胶装置及生产线, 发明专利, 2024204728125

[60]        一种管道形变检测方法、系统、设备及介质, 发明专利, 2024108614310

[61]        一种点屏装置, 发明专利, 202421579090X

[62]        一种钢板安装方法、系统、装置及存储介质, 发明专利, 202410989020X

[63]        一种基于动态自适应阈值的铭牌文本检测方法和系统, 发明专利, 202411106071X

[64]        一种应用于喷涂机器人的工件喷涂方法、装置及存储介质, 发明专利, 2024113861002

 

 

Professional Activities/Membership

 

·       IEEE Senior member, IEEE member, 2000-now

·       ASME member, 2005-2006

·       Sigma Xi member, 2006-2007

·       Regular reviewer of RGC, Hong Kong.

·       Associate Editor, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2021-2025.

·       General Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2024.

·       Program Co-chair, World Robot Conference, 2023.

·       General Co-Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2022.

·       General Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2021.

·       Program Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2020.

·       General Co-Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2019.

·       General Co-Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2018.

·       Program Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2017.

·       Program Co-Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on Robot. and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2015.

·       Program Co-Chair, IEEE Int. Conf. on CYBER Technol. in Autom., Control and Intell. Syst., 2014.

·       Travel Award Chair, the IEEE Int. Conf. on Robot. and Autom., 2014.

·       Technical Program Committee Chair (Mechatronics), the 7th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2014).

·       Exhibition Chair, the IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering  (CASE), 2013.

·       Associate Editor, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2013.

·       Technical Program Committee Chair (Mechatronics), the 7th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2012).

·       Industrial Session Chair, the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, 2011.

·       Session Chair, the 6th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2011).

·       Session Chair, IEEE International Conf. on Robotics and Automation, 2011

·       Associate Editor, IEEE Intl. Conf. on Automation Science and Engineering, 2011

·       Workshop Chair, IEEE Intl. Conf. on Automation Science and Engineering, 2010

·       Session Chair, IEEE Intl. Conf. on Automation Science and Engineering, 2010

·       Session Chair, IEEE Intl. Conf. on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2009

·       Associate Editor, IEEE Intl. Conf.  on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2009

·       Special session Chair, IEEE Intl. Conf. on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2009

·       Coordinate ABB external exhibition/show to promote ABB technology to customers.

·       ABB invention/patent Review Manager, 2008-2010

·       Organized the Moving Line Assembly technology demonstration at ABB Technology Days in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to ABB customers, integrators,  and employees, 2009.

·       Exhibition Chair, IEEE Intl. Conf. on Automation Science and Engineering, 2008

·       Involved in the ABB Paint Programming and Simulation Workshop, Norway, 2008

·       Chair R&D cooperation meetings among different research centers, such as ABB Norway, ABB India, ABB China and ABB USA, 2007-2010.

·       Involved in the ABB RobotStudio PowerPac Strategic Planning Seminar, China, 2008

·       Business case development with ABB Robotics Divisions, 2007-2010

·       Regular reviewer of international Journal and conference papers, 2000-now

 

Teaching/Mentoring Experience

 

Professor of Practice/Visiting Professor, Department of Data and Systems Engineering, University of Hong Kong, (June 2024-Current)

·       Develop and teach three courses

o   DASE 7501 Robot Modeling, Planning and Control

o   IMSE7150 Frontiers In Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering A--Intelligent Robotics In Logistics and Manufacturing Automation

o   IMSE7151 Frontiers In Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering A-Sensors and Big Data In Manufacturing  and Logistics

·       Developed the Robotics Systems Laboratory

·       Develop proposals for industrial applications

·       Advise graduate students

 

Associate/Assistant Professor, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, TX (Sep. 2010-2024)

·       Developed the following courses:

MFGE5326 Advanced Robotics

MFGE4376 Control Systems and Instrumentation

MFGE4399C Introduction to Industrial Robotics

MFGE4395 Computer Integrated Manufacturing

·       Developed the following teaching laboratories:

MFGE4176 Control, Automation and Robotics Laboratory

MFGE4376 Control Systems and Instrumentation laboratory

MFGE4396 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory

MFGE4357 Dynamics of Machinery Laboratory

·       Taught the following courses:

MFGE5326 Advanced Robotics

MFGE4357 Dynamics of Machinery

MFGE4376 Control Systems and Instrumentation

MFGE4176 Control, Automation and Robotics Laboratory

MFGE4365 Tool Design

MFGE4399C Introduction to Industrial Robotics

MFGE4395 Computer Integrated Manufacturing

ENGR2300 Materials Engineering

·       Hub Director of the Best Robotics Competition (high and middle school students)

·       Chair of the Advisory Board and major committee member in developing a new program of Mechanical Engineering in the Ingram School of Engineering.

·       Committee member in developing a new mechanical engineering concentration in the Ingram School of Engineering.

·       Major committee member in developing the Master program in the Ingram School of Engineering.

·       Participated in activities related to recruiting undergraduate students.

·       Involved in ABET accreditation of the engineering programs.

·       Mentor/Mentored undergraduate/graduate students including minority students.

·       Mentored PostDoc research associate and visiting scholars/students.

 

Teaching Assistant, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Michigan State University (August- December, 2001, August- December, 2002, January-May 2003, August – December. 2003)

·       Teaching assistant for ECE818 –Robotics and ECE415 –Computer Aided Manufacturing

 

 

 

 

 

Research and Work Experience

 

Professor of Practice/Visiting Professor, Department of Data and Systems Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, (June 2024-Current)

·       Research on embodied AI and physical AI

·       Develop proposals for industrial applications

 

Director of the Robotics Laboratory, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University (Sep. 2010 – Aug. 2016, Assistant Professor; Sep. 2016-Sep. 2024, Associate Professor)

·       Founded the Robotics Laboratory. The laboratory has advanced research equipment/systems including five industrial robots, one wafer handling robot system, one mobile platform, one underwater robot, three machine vision systems, two welding systems and one Ford assembly system.

·       Developed intelligent robotics and machine learning research in assembly, welding, material handling and inspection etc.

·       Performed research in wafer handling robotics.

·       Developed semiconductor manufacturing process optimization research based on machine learning.

·       Performed research in robotics in agriculture, especially in animal farming.

 

Research Scientist/Project Manager, Robotics and Automation Laboratory, ABB Corporate Research Center, ABB Inc., Windsor, CT (Jan. 2005- Aug. 2010)

·       Project manager: led a team of several research scientists in product development; in charge of several major projects and worked with several other engineers in other R&D centers on the projects. My responsibilities included project management, technology review, project planning, technology requirement specifications, product requirement specifications, market analysis, patent analysis, patent application, research cooperation with other ABB departments, project report, budget, and finally transferring the developed technology into production.

• Patent manager: in charge of disclosure review and working with attorneys about patent applications.
• Developed an autonomous system with industrial robots on a mobile platform. Implemented system control strategy.
• Worked with other research centers, such as ABB China, Norway, and Sweden Cooperate Research centers for research cooperation and development.
• Worked with internal and external customers regarding market requirements, product requirements and product development.
• Developed automated paint robot path generation method based on the CAD model of a part and paint process requirements.
• Implemented machine vision and machine learning in industrial applications.
• Implemented an embedded hybrid control system based on vision, force and position sensor integration.
• Developed a moving line assembly system based on sensor fusion and conveyor tracking for the automotive wheel loading process.
• Supervised university interns for R&D projects.
• Developed automatic robot programming methodology based on vision, force and position sensor fusion.
• Worked with Ford Motor Company about new technology development.

 

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Robotics and Automation Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept., Michigan State University, (May-Dec., 2004)

• Developed algorithms, hardware and software for dimensional inspection based on vision sensors for reverse engineering.
• Designed a system to control a substrate on a stage with sub-micron accuracy. The system is installed in a vacuum chamber.
• Developed automated nano-manufacturing system to fabricate nano-sensors/devices using Atomic Force Microscopy.
• Did research in Micro-manufacturing using the plasma technology.

 

Research Assistant, Robotics and Automation Lab, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Michigan State University, (Sep. 2000-May. 2004)

• Developed a complete software package for automated robot path planning technology for spray forming/painting. The software package has been used in production at Ford Motor Company since 2006.
• Developed a general framework of optimal motion planning. This methodology can be applied to many areas such as spray painting, spray forming, rapid tooling, spray cleaning, spray coating, and polishing. The research was funded by Ford Motor Company.

• Developed a manual and automated nano-manipulation system to manufacture nanostructures using Atomic Force Microcopy (AFM).

• Participated in a team project--VLSI design of a standard cell library.

 

Research Associate, Robotics Research Center, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Sep. 1999-Aug. 2000)

• Designed an experimental system to control a medical robotic system to plant radioactive seeds based on images of organs. The medical robotic system was used for prostate therapy.
• Developed software for a medical robotic system.

 

Research Assistant, Computer Control Lab, School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Jan. 1998-Aug. 1999)

• Developed a SCARA robot control system (SRCS), which includes a SONY SCARA robot, a 486 PC with interface cards, PWM amplifiers and a force/torque sensor.
• Developed software to control the SRCS using robust impedance control algorithm.
• Developed the dynamic model and identified the system parameters of the SRCS.

 

Technical Manager and Electrical Engineer, Harbin Pharmaceutical Group, 哈尔滨医药集团, China,  (Sep. 1989-Dec. 1997)

·       Designed and installed several pharmaceutical process control systems.

·       Maintained and repaired sensors and transducers in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

• Technical manager overseeing the design and installation of electrical systems, ensuring the smooth operation of pharmaceutical production. In charge of over 100 employees.
• Expert in the freeze-drying system and control process

Publications

Book Chapters

1.        N Xi, KWC Lai, H Chen, Z Sun, Nanomanufacturing Automation, Springer Handbook of Automation, 2022, 865-892T.

2.        H. Chen, G. Zhang and B. Zhang, “Robotic Assembly” in Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. 2014.

3.        T. Jin, Q, Kang, H. Chen, “Integrating Advance Demand Information into Smart Grid Management Systems”, Smart Grids: Applications, Communications, Security, Published by Wiley, Edit by Drs. Lars Berger and Kris Iniewski,  2013.

4.        H. Chen, G. Li and N. Xi, “CAD Guided Automated Nanorobotic Manipulation and Assembly” in “Introduction to Nanorobotic Manipulation and Assembly”, 2011.

5.        L. Liu, G. Li, H. Chen, “Nanoenvironment Modeling” in “Nano optoelectronic sensors and devices: From Design to Manufacturing”, 2011.

6.        N. Xi, and W. Lai, H. Chen, “Nanomanufacturing Automation”, Automation Handbook Chapter 53, 2009.

Journal Papers

1.        R. Yu, Cao, Y., Chen, H., Zhang, Y. Monitoring of DE-GMAW process in human–robot collaboration. Weld World (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-025-01936-4

2.        S. Sarker, S. Tushar, H. Chen, High accuracy keyway angle identification using VGG16-based learning method, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Volume 98, 2023, Pages 223-233, ISSN 1526-6125, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.04.019.

3.        Rui Yu, Yue Cao, H. Chen, Qiang Ye, YuMing Zhang, Deep learning based real-time and in-situ monitoring of weld penetration: Where we are and what are needed revolutionary solutions?, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Volume 93, 2023, Pages 15-46, ISSN 1526-6125, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.03.011.

4.        W.Wang, Y. Cheng, H. Chen, G. Tan, Polymeric Composites in Road and Bridge Engineering: Characterization, Production and Application. Polymers 2023, 15, 874. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15040874

5.        H. Chen, A. Yasser and Y. Zhang, Top Surface Roughness Modeling for Robotic Wire Arc   Additive Manufacturing, Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 2022, 6, 39. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp6020039. (Impact Factor 3.61)

6.      A. Yaseer and H. Chen, Machine Learning Based Layer Roughness Modeling in Robotic Additive Manufacturing, the Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Volume 70, 2021, Pages 543-552,ISSN 1526-6125, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro. (Impact Factor 5.01)

7.      H. Chen, H. Cheng, Online performance optimization for complex robotic assembly processes, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Volume 72, 2021, Pages 544-552, ISSN 1526-6125, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2021.10.047, (Impact Factor 5.01)

8.      H. Chen and J. LeClair, Optimizing Process Recipe for Critical Dimensions in Dry Etching Process, the IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Volume: 34, Issue: 1， pp. 87 - 93 2021. (Impact Factor 1.336)

9.      H. Chen and J. LeClair, Optimizing Etching Process Recipe Based on Kernel Ridge Regression, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Volume 61, pp. 454-460, January 2021. (Impact Factor 5.01)

10.   H. Chen, C. Cao, H. Yu and B. Cong, Keyway Alignment Using GRNN in Robotic Pipe Handling, the Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 20, No. 01, pp. 111-121, 2021. (Impact Factor 1.26)

11.   A. Yaseer and H. Chen, A Review of PathPlanning for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), the Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, https://doi.org/10.1142/S02196867215002932020. (Impact Factor 1.26)

12.   X. Wen and H. Chen, 3D long-term recurrent convolutional networks for human sub-assembly recognition in human-robot collaboration, Assembly Automation, Vol. 40 No. 4, pp. 655-662. https://doi.org/10.1108/AA-06-2019-0118, 2020. (Impact Factor 2.21)

13.   B. Li, H. Chen, T. Jin, Support Vector Regression for Optimal Robotic Force Control Assembly, ASME Transactions, J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. Jan 2020, 142(1): 011007. (Impact Factor 2.875)

14.   W. Wang, Y, Cheng, H. Chen, G. Tan, Z. Lv and Y. Bai,  Study on the Performances of Waste Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt Mixture with Eco-Friendly Diatomite and Basalt Fiber, Sustainability, vol. 11(19), pages 1-15, Sep. 2019. (Impact Factor 2.576)

15.   D. Zhu, H. Chen, Wang D, et al. Design and Analysis of Drive Mechanism of Piping Robot. J Robotics Autom. 3(1):106-111. 2019.

16.   H. Chen, B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Welding Process Optimization Methods: A Review. Transactions on Intelligent Welding Manufacturing, Volume III, No. 1, 2019.

17.   H. Chen, S. Bowels, B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Controller Parameter Optimization for Complex Industrial System with Uncertainties, Measurement and Control, Pages 0020294019830108. 2019. (Impact Factor 1.25)

18.   H. Dong, M. Cong, and H. Chen, Effective algorithms to find a minimum-time yet high smooth robot joint trajectory, International Journal of Robotics and Automation, 34 (4), 2019. (Impact Factor 1.027)

19.   H. Dong, M. Cong, Y. Zhang, Y. Liu, H. Chen, Modeling and real-time prediction for complex welding process based on weld pool, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2018. Vol. 96, Issue 5-8, Pages 2495-2508. (Impact Factor 2.601)

20.   K. Zhang, J. Xu, H. Chen, J. Zhao, K. Chen, Jamming Analysis and Force Control for Flexible Dual Peg-in-hole Assembly, The IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2018. (Impact Factor 8.7)

21.   H. Chen, J. Xu, B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Improved Parameter Optimization Method for Complex Assembly Process in Robotic Manufacturing, The International Journal of Industrial Robots, vol:44, iss:1. 2017. (Impact Factor 1.513)

22.   J. Xu, R. Chen, H. Chen, S. Zhang and K. Chen, Fast Registration Methodology for Fastener Assembly of Large-Scale Structure, The IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Volume: 64, Issue: 1, pp. 717 – 726.  Jan. 2017. (Impact Factor 8.7)

23.     Wan A, Xu J, Chen H, Zhang S, Chen K. Optimal path planning and control of assembly robots for hard-measuring easy-deformation assemblies.  IEEE /ASME Transactions on Mechatronics，2017，99， 10.1109/TMECH.2017.2671342. (Impact Factor 5.71)

24.   R Chen，J Xu，S. Zhang，H Chen and Y Guan，A self-recalibration method based on scale-invariant registration for structured light measurement systems, Optics & Lasers in Engineering, 88:75-81, 2017. (Impact Factor 4.962)

25.   B. Li, Y. Tian, H. Chen, T. Jin, Toward net-zero carbon manufacturing operations: an onsite renewables solution, Journal of the Operational Research Society, 2016. (Impact Factor 2.175)

26.   R. Chen, J. Xu, H. Chen, J. Su and Z. Zhang, Accurate calibration method for camera and projector in fringe patterns measurement system. Applied Optics, 55.16, 2016. (Impact Factor 1.96)

27.   S. Du, H. Chen, Y. Liu, and R. Hu, Unified Switching between Active Flying and Perching of a Bioinspired Robot Using Impedance Control, Journal of Robotics, Volume 2015, Article ID 763710.

28.   H. Cheng, H. Chen, Y. Liu, Topological indoor Localization and Navigation for Autonomous Mobile Robot, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, pp.1-10, 2015). (Impact Factor 4.938)

29.   H. Cheng, H. Chen, “Adult” Robot Enabled Learning Process in High Precision Assembly Automation, ASME Transaction on, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, doi:10.1115/1.4026084 , 136(2), 136(2), Jan. 2014. (Impact Factor 3.2)

30.   W. Zhang, J. Xiao, H. Chen and Y. Zhang. Measurement of three-dimensional welding torch orientation for manual arc welding process, Measurement Science and Technology, Volume 25 Number 3, Jan. 2014. (Impact Factor 2.195)

31.   H. Chen, S. Stavinoha, M. Walker,  B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Opportunities and Challenges of Robotics and Automation in Offshore Oil & Gas Industry. Intelligent Control and Automation, 5, pp. 136-145. 2014. (Impact Factor 0.59)

32.   H. Cheng, H. Chen and Ben Mooring. Accuracy Analysis of Dynamic Wafer Handling Robotics System in Semiconductor Manufacturing. The IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2013, Vol. 61, pp. 1402 - 1410. (Impact Factor 8.7)

33.     H. Chen, B. Mooring and H. Stern, Improving Wafer Handling Performance in Semiconductor Manufacturing.  The International Journal of Industrial  Robots, 2013,  Vol. 40, Issue 5, pp.425 - 432. (Impact Factor 1.513)

34.     H. Chen, B. Mooring and H. Stern, Eccentricity Estimation with Error Modeling in Dynamic Wafer Handling, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2013, Vol. 68, Issue 1-4, pp. 425-433. (Impact Factor 2.601)

35.     H. Chen, Y. Liu, Robotic Assembly Automation Using Robust Compliant Control, The International Journal of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Volume 29, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 293–300. (Impact Factor 5.507)

36.     B. Asiabanpour and H. Chen, Automated layer aligning and stacking system for the Fully Dense Freeform Fabrication Process, Advanced Materials Research. Vols. 655-657,  pp 1251-1255 (2013). doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.655-657.1251.

37.     H. Chen, N. Xi, Automated Robot Tool Trajectory Connection for Spray Forming Process, The ASME Transactions on Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 2012, Vol. 134, Issue 2. (Impact Factor 2.875)

38.     H. Chen, W. Sheng, Transformative CAD Based Industrial Robot Program Generation. The International Journal of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 942-948, 2011. (Impact Factor 5.507)

39.     H. Chen, J. Wang, G. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Modeling and Analysis of Robotic Wheel Loading Process in Trim-and-Final Assembly, The International Journal of Industrial Robots, 2011, Vol. 38 Iss: 6, pp.614 - 621. (Impact Factor 1.512)

40.     H. Chen, J. Wang, G. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, High Precision Assembly Automation Based on Robot Compliance, the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2009, Volume 45, Issue 9-10, pp 999-1006. (Impact Factor 2.6)

41.     H. Chen, T. Fuhlbrigge and X. Li. A Review of CAD Based Robot Path Planning for Spray Painting. The International Journal of Industrial Robots, 2010, Vol. 36 Iss: 1, pp.45 - 50. (Impact Factor 1.513)

42.     H. Chen, G. Zhang, W. Eakins and T. Fuhlbrigge, Assembly on Moving Production Line Based on Sensor Fusion, Assembly Automation, 2009, Vol. 29 Iss: 3, pp.257 - 262. (Impact Factor 2.21)

43.     H. Chen, N. Xi, Y. Chen, J. Dahl, Automated Tool Trajectory Planning of Industrial Robots for Painting Composite Surfaces. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2008, Volume 35, Issue 7-8, pp 680-696. (Impact Factor 2.6)

44.     H. Chen, G. Zhang, H. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Integrated Robotic System for High Precision Assembly in a Semi-structured Environment, Assembly Automation, 2007, Vol. 27, No. 3. , pp. 247-252. (Impact Factor 2.21)

45.     H. Chen, G. Zhang, and T. Fuhlbrigge, Towards Intelligent Robotic Assembly: Trends in Industry, Invited article by the editor of Assembly Automation, 2007,  Vol. 27, Iss: 3.

46.     H. Zhang, H. Chen, N. Xi, Automated Robot Programming Based on Sensor Fusion. The International Journal of Industrial Robots, 2006, Vol. 33 Iss: 6, pp.451 - 459. (Impact Factor 1.513)

47.     H. Chen, N. Xi, W. Sheng, Y. Chen, General Framework of Optimal Tool Trajectory Planning for Free-Form Surfaces in Surface Manufacturing. The ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering. Volume 127, Issues 2, Feb. 2005, pp. 49-59. (Impact Factor 2.875)

48.     H. Chen, N. Xi, W. Sheng, M. Song, Y. Chen, CAD-Based Automated Robot Trajectory Planning for Spray Painting of Free-Form Surfaces. The International Journal of Industrial Robot, Volume 29, Number 5, 2002, pp426-433. (Impact Factor 1.513)

49.     W. Sheng, H. Chen, N. Xi and Y. Chen, Tool Path Planning for Compound Surfaces in Spray Forming Processes. The IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, VOL. 2, NO. 3, July 2005, pp 240-249. (Impact Factor 4.938)

50.     H. Chen, N. Xi, G. Li, CAD Guided Automated Nano-Assembly Using Atomic Force Microscopy. The IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 2006, Vol.3 Iss. 3, pp. 208 - 217. (Impact Factor 4.938)

51.     G. Li, N. Xi, H. Chen, C. Pomeroy, M. Prokos, “Videolized” Atomic Force Microscopy for Interactive Nanomanipulation and Nanoassembly, IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, Volume 4, Issue 5, Sept. 2005 Page(s): 605 - 615(Impact Factor 2.857)

52.     H. Chen, N. Xi, Y. Chen and J. Dahl, CAD-Guided Spray Gun Trajectory Planning of Free-Form Surfaces in Manufacturing. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Volume 2, Number 1, 2003, pp47-69. (Impact Factor 1.26)

53.     H. Chen, N. Xi, S. K. Masood, Y. Chen, Software Development of Automated Chopper Gun Trajectory Planning for Spray Forming. The International Journal of Industrial Robot, Volume 31, Number 3, 2004, pp 297-307. (Impact Factor 1.513)

Conference Papers

[1]   G. Wang, H. Chen, H Liang, Multi-mode vector control system for brushless DC motor based on PangoMicro FPGA, Jiangsu Annual Conference on Automation (JACA 2025), 2026.

[2]   M. Khan, T. Ahmed, H. Chen, A Review of SLAM Techniques for Agricultural Robotics: Challenges, Architectures, and Future Directions, 2025 IEEE 15th International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER), 2025.

[3]   H. Zhang, Z. Yang, H. Chen, Natural Language Controlled Mobile Robotic Manipulation, 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2025.

[4]   H. Zhang, H. Chen, Bridge Surface Defect Detection Based on Machine Learning, 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2025.

[5]  T. Ahmed, H. Chen and P. Panta, "Human Motion Gait Analysis Using IMU Sensors," 2024 IEEE 14th International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER), Copenhagen, Denmark, 2024, pp. 714-719, doi: 10.1109/CYBER63482.2024.10748719.

[6]  H. Chen, H. Okeke, B. Zhang, Development of an Economical 3D Sensor for Weld Seam Tracking in Robotic Welding, IEEE Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER). 2022.

[7]  A. Yaseer and H. Chen, B. Zhang, Predicting Layer Roughness with Weaving Path in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Using ANN, IEEE Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER). 2021.

[8]  A. Yaseer and H. Chen, A Review of Sensors and Machine Learning in Animal Farming, IEEE Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER). 2021.

[9]  H. Chen, B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Robot Throw Trajectory Planning for Solid Waste Handling, IEEE Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER). 2019: pp. 1372-1375.

[10]    H. Yu, H. Chen, X. Wang, L. Xu, Improving Measurement Accuracy in Cement Raw Meal Composition， IEEE Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER). 2019: pp. 974-979.

[11]    Zheng S, Yuan L, Chen H, et al. Target Tracking Based on Improved Particle Filter Algorithm and Camshift Method, Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER),2018 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 2018.

[12]    Qi Hong, Lianqing Liu, Hongtai Cheng and H. Chen, Robot Teaching and Learning Based on ”Adult” and ”Child” Robot Concept, Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER),2018 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 2018.

[13]    Yu D, Chen H. A Review of Robotic Drawing. Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER),2018 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 2018.

[14]    Liu Z, Yuan L, Chen H, Wen X. Improved Fuzzy Logic Rules and Effective Searching Box Method for Mobile Robot Obstacle Avoidance [C]//Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER),2018 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 2018.

[15]    H Dong, M Cong, Y Liu, Y Zhang, H. Chen. Real time welding parameter prediction for desired character performance[C]// IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). 2017, pp. 1794-1799.

[16]    D. Tran,  E. Tadesse, D. Osipychev,  J. Du,  W. Sheng,  Y. Sun, H. Chen, A collaborative control framework for driver assistance systems, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). 2017, pp. 1794-1799.

[17]    C. Liu, R. Chen, J. Xu, J. Zhao, H. Chen, N. Xi, K. Chen,  Set space visual servoing of a 6-DOF manipulator, 2017 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). Pages: 4422 - 4428

[18]    Fang S, Zhang Q, Chen H, et al. Dual-robot Cooperative Sorting System with multiple sensors，Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER),2017 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 2017.

[19]    Li Y, Chen H, Xi N. Automatic Programming for Robotic Grinding Using Real Time 3D Measurement sensors，Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER),2017 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 2017.

[20]    Liu J, Li Y, Pan C, Chen H. Automated Visual Inspection of Metallic Parts，Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER),2017 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 2017.

[21]    Chen H, Zhang B, Fuhlbrigge T, et al. Balancing Different Performance Indices in Complex Robotic Assembly Processes，Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2017 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 2017.

[22]    X. Y, Y. Gu, W. Sheng, F. Wang, Hu Chen, H. Chen, Deep learning-based human head detection and extraction for robotic portrait drawing, Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2017 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 2017.

[23]    H Dong, M Cong, Y Liu, Y Zhang, H. Chen. Predicting characteristic performance for arc welding process[C]//Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER). 2016: pp. 7-12.

[24]    S. Fang, X. Huang, H. Chen, N. Xi. Dual-arm Robot Assembly System for 3C Product Based on Vision Guidance. 2016 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO),  2016.

[25]    J. Liu, X. Huang, S. Fang, H. Chen, N. Xi. Industrial Robot Path Planning For Polishing Applications. 2016 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO),  2016.

[26]    C. Liu, J. Xu, J. Zhao, H. Chen, N. Xi and K. Chen, Non-vector space visual servoing for multiple pin-in-hole assembly by robot. 2016 IEEE Workshop on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impacts (ARSO), 2016: 134-140.

[27]    S. Bowels, H. Chen, S. McClellan, G. Zhang, B. Zhang,  Optimizing industrial robot motion powered by renewable sources, 2016 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2016, Pages: 1984 - 1989

[28]    H. Dong, M. Cong, Y.  Liu, Y. Zhang, H. Chen. Predicting Characteristic Performance for Arc Welding Process, IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, June, 2016. pp. 7-12.

[29]    X. Huang, S. Bi, M. Dong, S. Fang, H. Chen and N. Xi, Automatic Feature Extraction and Optimal Path Planning for Robotic Drawing, IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, June, 2016. pp. 19-24.

[30]    Y. Yang, H. Chen and L. Zhang, A High-Accuracy Tracking Control for Welding Robot, IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, June, 2016. pp. 146-151.

[31]    Y. Yong, H. Chen, Three-phase-based sliding-mode control for nonlinear position tracking systems. 2016 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA), 2016, Pages: 831 – 836.

[32]    L. Zhang, H. Chen and Y. Yang, Review on Mechanism and Modeling of Jumping Robot, IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, June, 2016. pp. 255-260.

[33]    H. Chen and J. Xu, Exploring Optimal Controller Parameters for Complex Industrial Systems. 2015 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, June, 2015. pp. 383-388.

[34]    A. Wan, H. Chen, J. Xu and K. Chen, A New Weighting Iterative Solution for Laser Tracker Registration. 2015 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, June, 2015. pp. 2044-2049.

[35]    S. Bowels, J. Xu, H. Chen, Efficient controller parameter tuning for a system with disturbance, 2015 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2015, Pages: 674 – 679.

[36]    Y. Yang, H. Chen, L. Zhang, Nonsingular terminal sliding-mode control for nonlinear robot manipulators with uncertain parameters, 2015 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2015, Pages: 1227 – 1232.

[37]    C. Huang, Y. Liu, Y. Jia and H. Chen, Jing Xu, Position Estimation for an Unmanned Ground Car (UGC) by Multi-Sensor Fusion under Random Loss of GPS Signals. 2015 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, June, 2015. pp. 1000-1005.

[38]    C. Martinez, R. Boca, B. Zhang, H. Chen, S, Nidamarthi, Automated bin picking system for randomly located industrial parts, 2015 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Practical Robot Applications (TePRA), 2015, Pages: 1 – 6.

[39]    H. Yang, M. Li, J. Han, H. Chen, B. Zhang, J. Liu, Statistical modeling of heterogeneous robotic assembly time with Weibull regression, 2015 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2015,  pages: 710 – 714.

[40]    R. Chen, Jing Xu, K. Chen and H. Chen, A high-accuracy 3D projection system for fastener assembly. 2015 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, June, 2015. pp. 965-971. (Best Conference Paper Award)

[41]    D. Sterling, T. Sterling, Y. Zhang and H. Chen, Welding Parameter Optimization Based on Gaussian Process Regression Bayesian Optimization Algorithm. 2015 IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, Aug. 2015.

[42]    H. Chen, B. Li, D. Gravel, G. Zhang, B. Zhang, Robot learning for complex manufacturing process. 2015 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT). 2015. Pages: 3207 – 3211.

[43]    C. Martinez, H. Chen, R. Boca, Automated 3D vision guided bin picking process for randomly located industrial parts, 2015 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2015, Pages: 3172 - 3177

[44]    B. Li, H. Cheng, H. Chen and T. Jin, Modeling Complex Robotic Assembly Process Using Gaussian Process Regression, 2014 IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, Hangzhou, 2014, pp. 456 – 461. (Best Paper Award Finalist)

[45]    B. Li, H. Chen and T. Jin, Industrial Robotic Assembly Process Modeling Using Support Vector Regression, The IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Systems, 2014. pp. 4334 – 4339.

[46]    H. Chen, S. Stavinoha and M. Walker, B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Exploring Robotic Applications in Offshore Oil&Gas Industry, 2014 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems. 2014, Hongkong, pp. 563 – 568.

[47]    S. Stavinoha, H. Chen and M. Walker, B. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Challenges of robotics and automation in offshore oil&gas industry, 2014 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems. 2014, Hongkong, pp. 557 - 562.

[48]    H. Cheng and H. Chen. Online Parameter Optimization in Robotic Force Controlled Assembly Processes, 2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation.

[49]    M. Li, H. Chen, B. Zhang and L. Liu, Hazard Regression Modeling for Robotic Performance Prediction, Proceedings of the 2014 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference. Montreal, QC, Canada, pp. i1278.

[50]    Y. Liu, G. Sun and H. Chen, Impedance Control of a bio-inspired flying and adhesion robot. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pp. 3564–3569, 2014.

[51]    H. Cheng and H. Chen. Robot Learning Based on Partial Observable Markov Decision Process in Unstructured Environment, 2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation.

[52]    H. Cheng and H. Chen. Learning from Demonstration Enabled Robotic Small Part Assembly, 2014 IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications.

[53]    H. Cheng and H. Chen. Human-like Robot Teaching for High Precision Assembly in Manufacturing Automation. 2013 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), December 12-14, 2013, Guangzhou, China.

[54]    H. Cheng, H. Chen, Autonomous robot teaching using a smart robot in production line, 2013 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2013, Pages: 1772 – 1777.

[55]    Y. Liu, G. Sun and H. Chen, Optimal design of the flying and adhesive robot, the 8th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2013), Melbourne,  pp. 1101 – 1105.

[56]    H. Chen, H. Cheng, J. Liu, B. Zhang, G. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Performance Improvement for High Accuracy Assembly Process in Manufacturing Automation. The 9th IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, CASE 2013., Madison, WI, 540-545.

[57]    H. Chen, B. Mooring and H. Stern, Wafer Eccentricity Estimation with Disturbance Caused by Alignment Notch. The 2013 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, 2013.

[58]    H. Chen, H. Cheng, B. Zhang, T. Fuhlbrigge and J. Liu, Semiautonomous Industrial Mobile Manipulation for Industrial Applications. The 2013 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, 2013.

[59]    H. Cheng, H. Chen, X. Zhang, B. Gao and H. Chen. General Swing-up Methodology for the Vertical Three-link Underactuated Manipulator. The 2013 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, 2013.

[60]    H. Cheng and H. Chen. POMDP based Robot Teaching for High Precision Assembly in Manufacturing Automation. The 2013 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, 2013.

[61]    N, Nalajala. H, Chen. T, Jin, A closed-loop home energy automation system via power provisioning, 2013 IEEE International Conference on Cyber Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, 2013, Pages: 423 – 427

[62]    H. Cheng and H. Chen. Object Handling Using Autonomous Industrial Mobile Manipulator. The 2013 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control and Intelligent Systems, 2013.

[63]       H. Cheng, H. Chen, X. Zhang, H. Chen. Dynamic Servo Control for Underactuated Mechanical Systems, ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition(IMECE), November 8-15 2012.

[64]       G. Li, C. Zhu, J. Du, Q. Cheng, W. Sheng, H. Chen, Robot Semantic Mapping through Wearable Sensor-based Human Activity Recognition. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation,  2012: pp.5228-5233.

[65]       H, Srinivasan, S. Gupta, W. Sheng, H. Chen, Estimation of hand force from surface Electromyography signals using Artificial Neural Network, Proceedings of the 10th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, 2012, 584 – 589.

[66]       H. Cheng, H. Chen, X. Zhang, B. Gao and H. Chen. Periodic Trajectory Generation and Tracking Control for a Class of Underactuated Mechanical Systems. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), December 11-14, 2012.

[67]       H. Cheng, H. Chen, Y. Liu and W. Sheng, Human-Like Indoor Navigation for Autonomous Industrial Mobile Manipulator, The IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation,  2012. pp. 162 – 167.

[68]       Y. Liu, H. Chen, Z. Tang and G. Sun, A Bat-like Switched Flying and Adhesive Robot,  the IEEE Cyber 2012.

[69]       H. Cheng, H. Chen, B. Mooring and H. Stern, Error Modeling and Analysis in Dynamic Wafer Handling, The 9th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation(WCICA2012).

[70]       Y. Liu, G. Sun, H. Chen, A Micro robot with the Ability of Fly and adhesion: Development and Experiment. ROBIO 2011: pp. 2413-2414.

[71]       H. Chen, J. Xiao,  Robust Compliant Assembly Automation Using an Industrial Robot, the 6th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2011), Beijing, China, 2011, pp. 1161 - 1166.

[72]       H. La,R. Lim, H. Chen,W. Sheng, Decentralized Flocking Control with a Minority of Informed Agents, the 6th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2011), Beijing, China, 2011.

[73]       H. Chen, B. Mooring and H. Stern, Dynamic Wafer Handling Process in Semiconductor Manufacturing, 2011  IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics.

[74]       H. Manh La, R. Lim, J. Du, W. Sheng, G. Li, S. Zhang, H. Chen: A Small-scale Research Platform for Intelligent Transportation Systems. ROBIO 2011: pp.1373-1378.

[75]       H. Chen, W. Sheng, Transformative Industrial Robot Programming in Surface Manufacturing, the IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation(ICRA2011), Shanghai, China, 2011.

[76]       J. Xu, N. Xi, C. Zhang and H. Chen, Real-time 3D Shape Inspection System for Manufacturing Parts Based on Three-step Stripe Pattern, the IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Automation, Toronto, 2010.

[77]       X. Li, M. Landsnes, H. Chen, T. Fuhlbrigge, Sudarshan M-V, M. Rege. Automatic Trajectory Generation for Robotic Painting Application. The International Symposium on Robotics & 2010 German Conference on Robotics , June 2010.

[78]       B. Zhang, C. Martinez, J. Wang, T. Fuhlbrigge, W. Eakins, H. Chen, The Challenges of Integrating an Industrial Robot on a Mobile Platform. The IEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics (ICAL). August 2010.

[79]        H. Chen, J. Wang, B. Zhang, G. Zhang, and T. Fuhlbrigge, Towards Performance Analysis of Wheel Loading in Automotive Manufacturing, the IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Automation, Toronto, 2010. Pages: 234 – 239.

[80]       H. Chen, W. Eakins, J. Wang, G. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Robotic Wheel Loading Process in Automotive Manufacturing Automation, the IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2009.

[81]       Y. Liu, N. Xi, G. Zhang, X. Li, H. Chen, C. Zhang, M. Jeffery, T. Fuhlbrigge, An Automated Method to Calibrate Industrial Robot Joint Offset Using Virtual Line-based Single-point Constraint Approach, the IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2009.

[82]       H. Chen, T. Fuhlbrigge, S. Choi, J. Wang and X. Li, Practical Industrial Robot Zero Offset Calibration, IEEE Conference on. Automation Science and Engineering. 2008, Washington DC.

[83]       H. Chen, T. Fuhlbrigge and X. Li, Automated Industrial Robot Path Planning for Spray Painting Process: A Review, the IEEE Conference on. Automation Science and Engineering. 2008, Washington DC, U.S.A.

[84]       H. Chen, J. Wang, T. Fuhlbrigge, W. Eakins and George Zhang, Robotized Moving Line Assembly Based on Sensor Fusion, the 2008 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Practical Robot Applications.

[85]       H. Chen, J. Wang, G. Zhang, T. Fuhlbrigge and S. Kock, Robotic Soft Servo for Industrial High Precision Assembly, the IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, 2008.

[86]       D. Gravel, F. Maslar, G. Zhang, S. Nidamarthi, H. Chen, T. Fuhlbrigge, Toward Robotizing Powertrain Assembly, The 7th world congress on intelligent control and automation,  2008.

[87]       G. Zhang, H. Zhang, J. Wang, H. Chen, T. Fuhlbrigge, D. McGillis and B. Barrey, Automated Engine Piston Installation Using Industrial Robots. IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, Harbin, China, Aug. 5-8, 2007

[88]       H. Chen, G. Zhang, H. Zhang and T. Fuhlbrigge, Robotic High Precision Assembly Based on Vision and Force Integration, The 38^th ISR/International Robots and Vision Conference, 2007.

[89]       H. Zhang, H. Chen, N. Xi, On-Line Path Generation for Robotic Deburring of Cast Aluminum Wheels. The IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2006.

[90]       H. Chen, N. Xi, G. Li,  M. Prokos and J. Zhang, Planning and Control for Automated Nanorobotic Assembly. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2005.

[91]       H. Chen, N. Xi, W. Sheng,  J. Dahl, Z. Li, Optimal Tool Trajectory Integration in Surface Manufacturing. The International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) World Congress. July, 2005, Prague, Czech Republic.

[92]       H. Chen, N. Xi, W. Sheng, J. Dahl, Material Distribution Optimization for a Surface with Multiple Patches. The IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), 2005.

[93]       H. Chen, N. Xi, J. Dahl,  Analysis of System Performance for Robotic Spray Forming Process. The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems IROS, 2005.

[94]       Q. Shi, N. Xi, H. Chen, Y. Chen, Integrated Process for Measurement of Free-Form Automotive Part Surface Using  Digital Areal Sensor. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2005.

[95]       W. Sheng, H. J. Chen, H. Chen and N. Xi, Optimal Planning of a Mobile Sensor for Aircraft Rivet Inspection. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2005.

[96]       Weihua Sheng, G. Tewolde and Heping Chen, "Tool path integration for spray forming processes using a genetic algorithm," ICAR '05. Proceedings., 12th International Conference on Advanced Robotics, 2005., Seattle, WA, 2005, pp. 159-164.

[97]       N. Xi, Q. Shi, H. Chen, Y. Chen, Automated Dimensional Inspection by an Areal Sensor. Proceedings of 2005 NSF DMII Grantees Conference, Jan. 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona.

[98]       H. Chen, N. Xi, G. Li, A. Saeed and J. Zhang, Automated Nano-Assembly of Nanoscale Structures. The Fourth IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, Munich, Germany, August, 2004.

[99]       G.Y. Li, N. Xi, H. Chen, A. Saeed  and M. Yu, Assembly of Nanostructure Using AFM Based  Nanomanipulation System. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, New Orleans, LA, vol. 1. April, 2004. pp. 428-433.

[100]   H. Chen, N. Xi, G. Li, J. Zhang and A. Saeed, CAD-Guided Manufacturing of Nanostructures Using Nanoparticles. The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Sendai, Japan, October 2004.

[101]   G. Li, N. Xi, A. Saeed, H. Chen, J. Zhang, W.J. Li, C.K.M. Fung, R.H.M. Chan, M. Zhang and T.-J. Tarn, Experimental Studies of DNA Electrical Properties AFM-based Nano-Manipulator. The Fourth IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, Munich, Germany, August 2004.

[102]   G.Y. Li, N. Xi, H. Chen and A. Saeed, Augmented Reality Enhanced “Top-Down” Nano-Manufacturing. The Fourth IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, Munich, Germany, 2004.

[103]   G.Y. Li, N. Xi, H. Chen, A. Saeed, W.J. Li, C.K.M. Fung, R.H.M, Chan, M.  Zhang and T.-J. Tarn., Nano-assembly of DNA Based Electronic Devices Using Atomic Force Microscopy. The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Sendai, Japan, 2004.

[104]   H. Chen, N. Xi, Y. Chen, Multi-objective Optimal Robot Path Planning in Manufacturing. The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems IROS. Volumn 2. Las Vegas, November 2003. pp.1167 - 1172.

[105]   W. Sheng, H. Chen, N. Xi, M. Song and Y. Chen, Optimal Tool Path Planning for Compound Surfaces in Spray Forming Processes. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, New Orleans, LA, vol. 1. April, 2004. pp. 45-50.

[106]   H. Chen, N. Xi, W. Shen, Y. Chen, Automated Chopper Gun Trajectory Planning for Variational Distribution in Spray Forming. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, New Orleans, LA, vol. 1. April, 2004. pp. 45-50.

[107]   H. Chen, N. Xi, W. Sheng, Y. Chen, J. Dahl, Chopper Gun Trajectory Integration for Spray Forming in Automotive Manufacturing. The 8th International Conference on Numerical Methods in Industrial Forming Processes NUMIFORM 2004. Columbus, OH. pp. 1429-1434.

[108]   Q. Shi, N. Xi, H. Chen,Y. Chen, Automated Dimensional Inspection of Automotive Parts. The 2004 Japan USA Symposium on Flexible Automation (JUSFA), July 2004.

[109]   H. Chen, N. Xi and Y. Chen, Theoretical and Experimental Comparison of Raster and Spiral Tool Patterns for Material Deposition in Surface  Manufacturing. The 2004 Japan USA Symposium on Flexible Automation (JUSFA), July 2004.

[110]   W. Sheng, N. Xi, H. Chen, M. Song and Y. Chen, Surface Partitioning in Automated CAD-Guided Tool Planning for Additive Manufacturing. The IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, November 2003. Volume 2, Las Vegas, pp. 2072-2077.

[111]   H. Chen, N. Xi, W. Sheng, Y. Chen, A. Roche, J. Dahl, A General Framework for Automatic CAD-Guided Tool Planning for Surface Manufacturing. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, September 2003. Volume 3, Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 3504-3509.

[112]   H. Chen, N. Xi, Z. Wei, Y. Chen, J. Dahl, Robot Trajectory Integration for Painting Automotive Parts with Multiple Patches.  The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, September 2003. Volume 3, Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 3984-3989.

[113]   W. Sheng, N. Xi, H. Chen, M. Song and Y. Chen, Part Geometric Understanding for Tool Path Planning in Additive Manufacturing, IEEE CIRA 2003.

[114]   H. Chen, W. Sheng, N. Xi, M. Song, Y. Chen, Automated Robot Trajectory Planning for Spray Painting of Free-Form Surfaces in Automotive Manufacturing. The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, May 2002, Washington D.C. Volume 1, pp. 450-455.

[115]   H. Chen, W. Sheng, N. Xi, M. Song, Y. Chen, CAD-Guided Uniformity Guaranteed Robot Trajectory Planning for Spray Painting of Free Form Surfaces. The IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice, 2001, HongKong, pp.559-564.

[116]   S. P. Chan, H. Chen, An efficient algorithm for identification of SCARA robot parameters including drive characteristics, The 25th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON'99, November, 1999,  Vol.2. San Jose, California. pp.1014 - 1019.

[117]   S. P. Chan, H. Chen, An efficient algorithm for model identification of SCARA robot. Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (ICARCV'98), December, 1998, Singapore.

 

Invited Talks

 

1. 基於機器學習的智能機器人， 美的藍橙實驗室年會， 2025.
2. 香港大學和華潤研究院研髮項目報告，華潤集團，2024
3. 智能施工技術，中國製藥工程大會，國藥工程，2024.
4. Intelligent Robotics and Machine Learning for Manufacturing Automation, Keynote, World Robot Conference, 2024.
5. Robotics and Automation Enabled by Machine Learning, invited talk, City University of Hong Kong, 2024.
6. Intelligent Manufacturing Process Using Industrial Robots, The Fourth International Conference on Industrial Informatics - Computing Technology, Intelligent Technology, Industrial Information Integration. Keynote, Dec. 2020.
7. Welding Parameter Optimization for Robotic Arc Welding Process. Keynote, International Workshop on Intelligent Welding Manufacturing. Aug. 2019.
8. Intelligent Robotics in Bridge Inspection, Jilin University，2018.
9. 工业4.0对智能工业机器人的挑战，中国科学院宁波材料所，2018.
10. 智能工业机器人，中国机器人学术年会， 2018.
11. 智能工业机器人， 国家机器人标准化总体组2017年度工作会议暨机器人质量提升论坛会议, 2017.
12. Intelligent Industrial Robotics, Nankai University，2017.
13. Industrial Robotics in Industry 4.0， Plenary lecture, IEEE International Workshop on Nanotechnology for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, 2017.
14. Intelligent Industrial Robotics，Xinjiang University, 2016.
15. Industrial Robotics, Opportunities and Challenges,  China Integrated Circuit Innovation and Application Summit, Shenzhen, China, 2016.
16. Intelligent Industrial Robotics, APAC Innovation Summit, Hongkong, June 2015.
17. Optimal Robot Trajectory Planning for Painting Process, Tsing Hua University, 2015.
18. Industrial Robotics, Shenzhen Academy of Robotics, 2015.
19. Intelligent Robotics and Industrial Automation, Dalian University of Science and Technology, 2014.
20. Intelligent Industrial Robotics and Future Technology Trends, Shantou University, 2014.
21. Flexible Manufacturing Line with Multiple Robotic Cells, IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, workshop on Cloud Manufacturing, August 2013.
22. Industrial Robotics and Applications, City University of Hong Kong, December 2013.
23. Gaussian Process Regression Bayesian Optimization Algorithm, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China, 2013.
24. Gaussian Process Regression Bayesian Optimization Algorithm, Northeastern University, China, 2013.
25. Research in Robotics and Automation, Jilin University, 2012.
26. Lecture series on “Industrial Robotics”, Northeastern University, 2012.
27. Research in Robotics and Automation, Dandong University, 2012.
28. Industrial Robotics and Control, SINSUN Automation Inc. 2012.
29. Industrial Robotics: Present and Future, San Marcos Academy, TX, Nov. 2011.
30. Exploring Opportunities in Offshore Oil&Gas Industry, ABB Inc., CT, Oct. 2011.
31. Challenges in Nano and Industrial Robotics, Harbin Institute of Technology, China, June 2011.
32. Industrial Robotics and Automation, Jiangsu University, China, May 2011.
33. Challenges in Nano and Industrial Robotics, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China, May 2011.
34. Industrial Robotics, Current and Future, the IEEE-CT chapter of Robotics and Automation Society, Control System Society and Industrial Application Society, 2011.
35. Industrial Robotics: Past, Present and Future. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, 2010.
36. ABB USCRC Research Overview, Shenyang Institute of Automation, China, 2009.
37. Offline Industrial Robot Path Planning, ABB China Corporate Research Center, 2008.
38. Semi-automatic Paint Robot Path Generation, ABB Norway Paint Robot R&D Center, 2008.
39. Nano and Industrial Robots, the New Jersey Systems, Man & Cybernetics (SMC) Chapter, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA, 2006.
40. Industrial Robot Programming in Automotive Manufacturing. Chinese Association for Science and Technology, USA, 2006.