L.Y Chen

Tencent (China), Wuhu Hit Robot Technology Research Institute

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L.Y Chen is a rising researcher in robotics, specializing in physical human-robot interaction (pHRI) and humanoid locomotion. Their work addresses critical safety and naturalness challenges in robots designed to work alongside humans. Chen’s most cited paper, “Compliance while resisting: A shear-thickening fluid controller for pHRI” (2024, 23 citations), introduces a novel approach using shear-thickening fluids to create robots that can both comply with and resist unexpected impacts, enhancing safety in industrial, domestic, and medical settings. Another key contribution, “Beyond End-Effector: Utilizing High-Resolution Tactile Signals for pHRI” (2024, 2 citations), proposes a control framework that leverages full-body electronic skin, enabling robots to use their entire surface as effectors during interaction. In humanoid locomotion, Chen’s “Natural Humanoid Robot Locomotion with Generative Motion Prior” (2025, 2 citations) tackles the challenge of lifelike movement by replacing unstable style rewards with a generative motion prior, paving the way for more natural robot gaits. With a focus on safety, tactile sensing, and motion naturalness, Chen’s work is shaping the future of robots that can safely and intuitively collaborate with humans.