Ming-Lung Lin

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Ming-Lung Lin is a pioneering researcher in humanoid robotics, with a focus on dynamic balance control and service-oriented robotic systems. His work centers on developing small-scale humanoid robots capable of navigating complex environments and interacting with humans in practical settings. A key contribution is his 2010 paper on obstacle stepping, which introduced a fuzzy decentralized controller enabling a 55 cm, 21-degree-of-freedom humanoid to maintain balance while stepping over obstacles and resisting force disturbances—a foundational advance in bipedal locomotion. His 2008 work on a humanoid service robotic system further demonstrates his impact, integrating a 26-degree-of-freedom humanoid with a wheeled vehicle and navigation to autonomously deliver meals to customers, showcasing real-world applicability. With over 5 citations on his most-cited work, Lin’s research bridges theoretical control and practical deployment, influencing the design of agile, service-ready humanoids. His achievements highlight a commitment to making robots that move with human-like stability and serve in everyday environments, marking him as a key figure in advancing humanoid robotics from lab to life.