Yu-Shen Lee
Papers
2
Total Citations
17
H-Index
2
About
Yu-Shen Lee is a leading researcher in the field of safe human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on the control of series elastic actuators (SEAs). His work addresses the critical challenge of achieving both accurate and stable stiffness control—a prerequisite for robots that must operate safely alongside humans. Lee’s major contribution lies in developing advanced impedance controllers that overcome the inherent stability limitations of SEAs. His 2021 paper, "A Hybrid Impedance Controller for Series Elastic Actuators to Render a Wide Range of Stable Stiffness in Uncertain Environments," has garnered 14 citations for its novel approach to expanding the stable stiffness range, a key bottleneck in the field. Earlier, his 2020 work on "Rendering of Arbitrary and Stable Stiffness Using a Series Elastic Actuator" laid the groundwork for this achievement. By leveraging the elastic spring within SEAs, Lee’s research enables more precise force control than conventional rigid actuators, directly impacting the design of safer, more responsive robotic systems for rehabilitation, collaborative manufacturing, and assistive technologies. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in the frontiers of compliant actuation and human-centered robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2