CV

EDUCATION

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

M.S. in Robotics (GPA: 4.00 / 4.00) 08/2023 - Expect 2025

• Relevant Courses: Design of Digital Control Systems, Linear Systems Theory, Robotics Kinematics and Dynamics, Vehicle Control System, Robotics System Lab (ROB550), etc.

University of Cincinnati

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.93 / 4.00) 09/2022 – 05/2023

• Relevant Courses: Intro to Robotics (A), Prob-Stats (A), Programming for ECE (A-), Thermodynamic (A), Fluid Mechanics (A), Solid Mechanics (A), etc.

Chongqing University

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.69 / 4.00) 09/2018 – 08/2022

• Relevant Courses: Data Structures and Algorithms (95), Machine Learning (92), Numerical Techniques (95), Linear Algebra (91), Calculus (96), etc.

INTERN EXPERIENCE

Research AssistantAIRS

Soft Robotics Center, Shenzhen Institute of AI and Robotics, Shenzhen, China 06/2024 – 08/2024

• Origami Structure Optimization
  Participated in the design optimization of the underwater deformable recovery robot (DUR), conducted kinematics analysis and parameter design of the origami structure. Established the maximum open-close area ratio model and the deploying dynamics model. Performed global optimization using the particle swarm algorithm.
• Thruster System Design
  Designed the position and orientation of the DUR thruster. Constructed a propulsion system model with a characteristic matrix. Evaluated overall maneuverability through SVD decomposition. Evaluated the maximum output of force through linear regression.

Project Manager Intern CISDI

Overseas Business Department, CISDI Engineering Co., Ltd, Chongqing, China 01/2021 - 04/2021

• Conducted the quotation of casters to Rustenburg Platinum mines, ZA. Assisted in the inspection and translation of technical documents. Clarified ambiguities for both suppliers and inquirers.
• Learned the skills of project management. Experienced the international industrial chain.

Mechanism Design and Simulation Intern CISDI

Intelligent Robot Research Institute, CISDI Technology Research Center, Chongqing, China 06/2020 - 08/2020

• Engaged in the design of a double-position sampling robot, which can measure and sample molten steel by extending probes into furnaces. Accomplished the design, modeling, and verification of a mechanism for mold release.
• Accessed the leading industrial robots. Understood the general process of project R&D.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

ROB550 Course Project

Group Member, U-M Ford Robotics Building 01/2024 – 04/2024

• Background: A mandatory advanced robotics course at the University of Michigan requiring students to complete two practical projects in groups: a robotic arm and a SLAM car.
• Implementation: Robotic Arm Block Grasping: Utilized Python and OpenCV for color block recognition, performed kinematics and inverse kinematics calculations for the robotic arm, enabling it to locate and grasp the target accurately. SLAM Car: Built a car equipped with a LiDAR, implemented PID control, filtering SLAM, and path planning.
• Outcome: Achieved second place in the color block classification competition. The car successfully navigated through a maze, gaining proficiency in robotic vision, motion control, and SLAM technologies.

Semi-Autonomous Snowplow Project

Undergraduate Senior Design, UC Center for Robotics Research 09/2022 – 04/2023

• Background: Developed a semi-autonomous snowplow capable of clearing snow with minimal human intervention, intended for campus road maintenance.
• Implementation: Control: Built a hardware platform using an Arduino board, employed a Kalman filter to fuse GPS and IMU data for improved localization accuracy, and implemented PID feedback for differential control of the wheels. Algorithm: Applied A* path planning and decision-making algorithms based on the ROS system.
• Outcome: The vehicle demonstrated stable driving and turning, executed snowplow commands effectively, and successfully performed autonomous path following and waypoint cruising in a simulated environment.

2D LiDAR SLAM Research

Research Intern, State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmissions 09/2021 – 12/2021, 05/2022 – 07/2022

• Background: Joined Professor Chunyun Fu’s research group at Chongqing University as an undergraduate to systematically study SLAM algorithms.
• Implementation: Developed a 2D point cloud line segment fitting method using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) within a MATLAB framework. Utilized DBSCAN for feature matching and fusion.
• Outcome: Designed a 2D point cloud data processing method based on line segment features, optimizing spatial complexity by 60%.

Gear Composite Focusing Mechanism

Group Member, State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmissions 07/2020 - 05/2021

• Background: Undergrads’ Innovations Project.
• Implementation: Designed a focusing mechanism based on face gear pair to satisfy the lightweight requirements for space telescopes.
• Outcome: Modeled the mechanism by Solidworks. Processed and verified the prototype by 3D printing, which demonstrated acceptable performance with a displacement error of 4.7%.

PUBLICATION

1. Janet Dong, Xun Yang, Alexander Suer. “Development of an Autonomous Robotic Snowplow for Residential Use”
   ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), 2023.
   Conference

GRANTS AND HONORS

• Chongqing University Comprehensive Scholarship - The 2nd Prize Scholarship 2022
  
• The Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) - Finalist Winner 2021
  
• Chongqing University Comprehensive Scholarship - The 3rd Prize Scholarship 2020
  
• Advanced Individual of Chongqing University - Spiritual Advanced Individual 2019