CUHK Research: Changing the world

Logistics robotics Transforming logistics with artificial intelligence The autonomous forklift At the Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics in the Science Park, Professor Liu Yunhui is checking on a robotic arm under development, which may one day be installed in a robot to serve food in a restaurant, or work in a hotel. How humans use their hands, arms and legs in perfect coordination with their vision has always fascinated Professor Liu. “A robotic arm should be as nimble, skilful, and gentle as a human hand. A robot should be able to respond to outside changes and move steadily like a human does. How this human intelligence can be translated into robotics Robotics, with numerous applications in manufacturing, services, healthcare and space, is considered as one of the most important technologies driving economic growth. With government support, the University set up the Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics in 2020, focusing on developing technologies for “future workplaces” as well as innovative solutions to the pressing problems in the logistics industry. Professor Liu Yunhui, Director of both the centre and CUHK T Stone Robotics Institute, is renowned for his research in vision-based robotics, logistics robotics, medical robotics and construction robotics. Liu Yunhui Choh-Ming Li Professor of Mechanical and Automation Engineering 12