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*ABOUT
Who & What
Zhenyu Wan
Robotics Engineer
The relationship between human and artificial devices fascinate him. Enrolled into electrical engineering and automation in one of the top polytechnic universities (Harbin Institute of Technology) in China, he met a couple of friends with the same interests. He set up the Intelligent Robot Club. He helped develop the core products and used them to teach students in interest classes. As the products in the club were welcomed by society, the initial club members decided to make a startup and moved the company to Shenzhen (Leju Robotics Co. Ltd). After many exhibitions and competitions, he found himself lack of profound thinking about the improvement of the robotics he can bring to and lack of knowledge in areas beside electrical as the robotics is an interdisciplinary subject, besides he wanted to continue explore his creativity and curiosity, so he decided to purse the graduate study in U.S..
Zhenyu Wan
Robotics Engineer
During his graduate time (master), he found a new field — soft robotics that can bring unlimited possibilities to himself. Soft robotics is an excellent way to imitate biological things, and for him, this connection is a bridge to explore more about the relationship between human and artificial products and how these products can help a man to be what he wants to be. So, he joined the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Soft Robotics Lab as a graduate researcher. With his electrical background, his main researches focus on the design, fabrication, and motion planning of the Soft Robotic Snake and Origami Snake Robot. Besides, he is now working on a 3-D curvature sensor for the soft actuator and helping with the electrical circuit for the shape memory alloys project.
*Research
A showcase of my works
Here are some of my research experience.
*EXPERTISE
What I'm good at
Here shows the professional skills and personal skills that I have.
*Evaluation
Overall evaluation from professors and colleagues
Lin Chang
-CEO of Leju (Shenzhen) Robotics Co.Ltd.
Zhenyu worked with me for 3 years. From IRC to Leju Robotics Co. Ltd., he acted as the core member of the team and played an important role. His innovation in designing new electrical devices, enthusiasm for developing different sorts of robotic structures, and wisdom in solving problems deeply impress me. He is a person who can make the impossible plausible with his talents.
Cagdas D. Onal
-Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering in Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Zhenyu has strong experience in many fabrication and design approaches. His contributions have been instrumental in the custom flexible and rigid circuit boards that we use as sensing, control, and communication systems for our soft robots at WPI Soft Robotics Lab.
Xiaokun Leng
-CTO of Leju (Shenzhen) Robotics Co.Ltd.
-Forbes 30 under 30 Asia
What impresses me most are Zhenyu’s perseverance and ability to resist pressure. He is one of the earliest members of the IRC. In the beginning, we didn’t have much technical background or financial support. I could see he never gave up and always worked extra hours in the lab. Whenever we had urgent affairs, he could always deal with them in time even though there might be a lot of problems that may destroy his confidence and patience. It’s really a great pleasure to have him work for me.
Ming Luo
-Postdoc in Stanford University
-Ph.D. of WPI
Zhenyu works with me on the development of the soft robotic snake and the origami robotic snake projects many years and we have several high impact publications. As a member of any robotic projects, Zhenyu has high innovation on the design and control of these robots, and he also has a lot of practical skills on the robotic circuits design and programming.
Yong Feng
-Professor of Electrical Engineering in Harbin Institute Technology
-IEEE Senior Member
Zhenyu’s active participation and contribution to multiple extracurricular research projects have prepared him to be a very strong engineering student with practical experience in both research and product engineering going forward. It is my belief that, as an overall top ranked student in his class, Zhenyu upholds the highest professional standards, a desire to achieve through diligent work, and a positive attitude.
Songhao Piao
-Professor of Computer Science in Harbin Institute Technology
-Associate director of Multi-agent and Robotics Research Center in HIT
Zhenyu is an excellent team supporter, coordinator, leader and fast learner, I impressed him not only by his academic capability to design and develop modules and programs, but also by his willingness to help his teams regardless the role he is in. His relentless drive for knowledge sharing and coordination directly contributed to the success of the IRC major projects
*CONTACT
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