Publication
Book Chapters
2020:
[2] Benedict Tan, Liao Wu, Hongliang Ren. Handheld flexible robot with concentric tubes aiming for intraocular procedures. In Flexible Robotics in Medicine: A Design Journey of Motion Generation Mechanisms and Biorobotic System Development. Elsevier, 2020: 149-167. [DOI]
2019:
[1] Liao Wu, Anjali Jaiprakash, Ajay K. Pandey, Davide Fontanarosa, Yaqub Jonmohamadi, Maria Antico, Mario Strydom, Andrew Razjigaev, Fumio Sasazawa, Jonathan Roberts, Ross Crawford. Robotic and image-guided knee arthroscopy. In Mohammad H. Abedin-Nasab (Ed.), Handbook of Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery. Elsevier, 2019: 493-514. [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications
Submitted:
[39] Jianjun Bao, Licheng Feng, Binghao Li, Liao Wu, Yueqi Wang. Vector Field-based Motion Planning for Autonomous Exploration in Mining Environments. International Journal of Coal Science & Technology. (submitted)
Published:
2024:
[38] Shuying Wu, Zhao Sha, Liao Wu, Hoang-Phuong Phan, Shuai He, Jianbo Tang, Jiangtao Xu, Dewei Chu, Chun H. Wang, Shuhua Peng. Recent advances in multimodal skin-like wearable sensors. Applied Physics Reviews. 2024 (11): 041323 [DOI]
[37] Tangyou Liu, Xiaoyi Wang, Jay Katupitiya, Jiale Wang*, Liao Wu*. Automatic tissue traction using miniature force-sensing forceps for minimally invasive surgery. IEEE Transactions on Robotics. 2024, 40: 4690-4704. (*corresponding author) [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
[36] Hamed Keramati, Xueqing Lu, Matt Cabanag, Liao Wu, Virag Kushwaha, Susann Beier. Applications and Advances of Immersive Technology in Cardiology. Current Problems in Cardiology. 2024, 102762. [DOI]
[35] Ming Xuan Chua, Yoshiro Okubo, Shuhua Peng, Thanh Nho Do, Chun Hui Wang, Liao Wu*. Analysis of fatigue-induced compensatory movements in bicep curls: Gaining insights for the deployment of wearable sensors. IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics. 2024, 6(3): 1147-1157. (*corresponding author) [PDF][DOI]
[34] Tangyou Liu, Jiaole Wang*, Shing Wong, Andrew Razjigaev, Susann Beier, Shuhua Peng, Thanh Nho Do, Shuang Song, Dewei Chu, Chun Hui Wang, Nigel Lovell, Liao Wu*. A review on the form and complexity of human-robot interaction in the evolution of autonomous surgery. Advanced Intelligent Systems. 2024, 2400197: 1-26. (*corresponding author) [PDF][DOI]
[33] Tangyou Liu, Tinghua Zhang, Jay Katupitiya, Jiaole Wang*, Liao Wu*. Haptics-enabled forceps with multi-modal force sensing: Toward task-autonomous robotic surgery. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 2024, 29(3): 2208-2219. (*corresponding author) [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
[32] Andrew Razjigaev, Ajay Pandey, David Howard, Jonathan Roberts, Anjali Jaiprakash, Ross Crawford, Liao Wu*. Optimal vision-based orientation steering control for a 3D printed dexterous snake-like manipulator to assist teleoperation. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 2024, 29(2): 1260-1271. (*corresponding author) [PDF][CODE][VIDEO][DOI]
2023:
[31] Chi Cong Nguyen, Mai Thanh Thai, Trung Thien Hoang, James Davies, Phuoc Thien Phan, Kefan Zhu, Liao Wu, Matthew A Brodie, David Tsai, Quang Phuc Ha, Hoang-Phuong Phan, Nigel H Lovell, Thanh Nho Do. Development of a soft robotic catheter for vascular intervention surgery. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 2023: 114380. [DOI]
[30] Fandi Chen, Shuo Zhang, Long Hu, Jiajun Fan, Chun‐Ho Lin, Peiyuan Guan, Yingze Zhou, Tao Wan, Shuhua Peng, Chun‐Hui Wang, Liao Wu, Teri McLean Furlong, Nagarajan Valanoor, Dewei Chu. Bio-inspired artificial perceptual devices for neuromorphic computing and gesture recognition. Advanced Functional Materials. 2023: 2300226. [DOI]
[29] Allen J Cheng, Liao Wu, Zhao Sha, Wenkai Chang, Dewei Chu, Chun Hui Wang, Shuhua Peng. Recent advances of capacitive sensors: materials, microstructure designs, applications, and opportunities. Advanced Materials Technologies. 2023: 2201959. [DOI]
[28] Chi Cong Nguyen, Shing Wong, Mai Thanh Thai, Trung Thien Hoang, Phuoc Thien Phan, James Davies, Liao Wu, David Tsai, Hoang-Phuong Phan, Nigel H. Lovell, Thanh Nho Do. Advanced user interfaces for teleoperated surgical robotic systems. Advanced Sensor Research. 2023: 2200036. [DOI]
[27] Liao Wu*, Fangwen Yu, Thanh Nho Do, Jiaole Wang*. Camera frame misalignment in a teleoperated eye-in-hand robot: Effects and a simple correction method. IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems. 2023, 53(1): 2-12. (*corresponding author) [PDF][CODE][VIDEO][DOI]
[26] Jian Hu, Tangyou Liu, Haijun Zeng, Ming Xuan Chua, Jayantha Katupitiya, Liao Wu*. Static modeling of a class of stiffness-adjustable snake-like robots with gravity compensation. Robotics. 2023, 12(1), 2. (*corresponding author) [DOI]
2022:
2021:
[24] Wanji He, Xin Wang, Lin Wang, Yelin Huang, Zhiwen Yang, Xuan Yao, Xin Zhao, Lie Ju, Liao Wu, Lin Wu, Huimin Lu, Zongyuan Ge. Incremental learning for exudate and hemorrhage segmentation on fundus images. Information Fusion. 2021, 73: 157-164. [DOI]
2020:
2019:
[22] Marcin Kielar, Tasnuva Hamid, Liao Wu, François Windels, Pankaj Sah, Ajay K. Pandey. Organic optoelectronic diodes as tactile sensors for soft-touch applications. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 2019, 11(24): 21775-21783. [DOI]
[21] Keyu Wu, Guoniu Zhu, Liao Wu, Wenchao Gao, Shuang Song, Chwee Ming Lim, Hongliang Ren. Safety-enhanced model-free visual servoing for continuum tubular robots through singularity avoidance in confined environments. IEEE Access. 2019, 7: 21539-21558. [PDF][DOI]
[20] Maria Antico, Fumio Sasazawa, Liao Wu, Anjali Jaiprakash, Jonathan Roberts, Ross Crawford, Ajay K. Pandey, Davide Fontanarosa. Ultrasound guidance in minimally invasive robotic procedures. Medical Image Analysis. 2019, 54: 149-67. [DOI]
[19] Jun Mao, Xiaoping Hu, Xiaofeng He, Lilian Zhang, Liao Wu, Michael Milford. Learning to fuse multiscale features for visual place recognition. IEEE Access. 2019, 7: 5723-5735. [PDF][DOI]
2018:
2017:
[17] Liao Wu, Ross Crawford, Jonathan Roberts. An analytic approach to converting POE parameters into D-H parameters for serial-link robots. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 2017, 2(4): 2174-2179. (presented at IROS 2017) [PDF][CODE][DOI]
[16] Liao Wu, Shuang Song, Keyu Wu, Chwee Ming Lim, Hongliang Ren. Development of a compact continuum tubular robotic system for nasopharyngeal biopsy. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing. 2017, 55(3): 403-417. [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
[15] Anjali Jaiprakash, William O’Callaghan, Sarah Whitehouse, Ajay K. Pandey, Liao Wu, Jonathan Roberts, Ross Crawford. Orthopaedic surgeon attitudes towards current limitations and the potential for robotic and technological innovation in arthroscopic surgery. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25(1): 1-6. [PDF][DOI]
[14] Liao Wu, Ross Crawford, Jonathan Roberts. Dexterity analysis of three 6-DOF continuum robots combining concentric tube mechanisms and cable driven mechanisms. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 2017, 2(2): 514-521. (presented at ICRA 2017) [PDF][CODE ][DOI]
[13] Liao Wu, Hongliang Ren. Finding the kinematic base frame of a robot by hand-eye calibration using 3D position data. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. 2017, 14(1): 314-324. [PDF][CODE][VIDEO][DOI]
[12] Zheng Li, Liao Wu, Haoyong Yu, Hongliang Ren. Kinematic comparison of surgical tendon-driven manipulators and concentric tube manipulators. Mechanism and Machine Theory. 2017, 107: 148-165. [PDF][DOI]
2016:
[11] Liao Wu†, Jiaole Wang†, Lin Qi, Keyu Wu, Hongliang Ren, Max Q.-H. Meng. Simultaneous hand-eye, tool-flange and robot-robot calibration for comanipulation by solving the AXB = YCZ problem. IEEE Transactions on Robotics. 2016, 32(2): 413-428. († equally contributing authors) [PDF][CODE][VIDEO][DOI]
[10] Haibo Yu, Liao Wu, Keyu Wu, Hongliang Ren. Development of a multi-channel concentric tube robotic system with active vision for transnasal nasopharyngeal carcinoma procedures. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 2016, 1(2): 1172 - 1178. [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
2015:
[9] Liao Wu, Xiangdong Yang, Ken Chen, Hongliang Ren. A minimal POE-based model for robotic kinematic calibration with only position measurements. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. 2015, 12(2): 758-763. [PDF][CODE][DOI]
[8] Dongjing Miao, Liao Wu, Jing Xu, Ken Chen, Ying Xie, Zhi Liu. Automatic spraying robot system for aircraft surfaces and spraying operation planning. Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology Edition). 2015, 45(2): 547-553. (in Chinese) [DOI]
2014:
2013:
[6] Liao Wu, Xiangdong Yang, Jing Xu, Dongjing Miao, Ken Chen. Linear approximation method for weighted rigid-body registration. Journal of Tsinghua University (Science & Technology). 2013, 53(10): 1424-1428. (in Chinese) [PDF][LINK]
[5] Dongjing Miao, Guolei Wang, Liao Wu, Xiangdong Yang, Ken Chen. Trajectory planning for freeform surface uniform spraying. Journal of Tsinghua University (Science & Technology). 2013, 53(10): 1418-1423. (in Chinese) [LINK]
[4] Zhaohui Wang, Ken Chen, Liao Wu, Dongjing Miao. Multi-level control program structure for aircraft surface spray. Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica. 2013, 34(4): 928-935. (in Chinese) [PDF][DOI]
2012:
[3] Liao Wu, Xiangdong Yang, Shanqing Lan, Ken Chen. Robotic TCF calibration based on a planar template. Robot. 2012, 34(1): 98-103. (in Chinese) [PDF][DOI]
[2] Si Peng, Xiangdong Yang, Liao Wu, Ken Chen. Calibration method research for high precision turntable. Machinery Design and Manufacture. 2012, 04: 1-3. (in Chinese) [LINK]
2011:
[1] Shaoli Liu, Xiangdong Yang, Liao Wu, Ken Chen. Study on spatial orientation method in magnetic tracker-based 3D ultrasound-guided robot system. Machinery Design and Manufacture. 2011, 12: 1-3. (in Chinese) [LINK]
Peer-Reviewed Conference Publications
Submitted:
Published:
2024:
[25] Yueqi Wang, Tangyou Liu, Licheng Feng, Jinze Wang, Yang Yang, Jianjun Bao, Binghao Li*, Liao Wu*. Hardware-based time synchronization for a multi-sensor system. In: Proceedings of IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024). Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2024: 1-7. (*corresponding author, accepted) [DOI]
[24] Chen Qian, Tangyou Liu, Liao Wu*. Effects of fiber number and density on fiber jamming: Towards follow-the-leader deployment of a continuum robot. In: Proceedings of IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024). Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2024: 1-7. (*corresponding author, accepted) [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
[23] Lachlan Scott, Tangyou Liu, Liao Wu*. A low-cost teleoperable surgical robot with a macro-micro structure and a continuum tip for open-source research. In: Proceedings of IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM 2024). Boston, USA, 2024: 1-6. (*corresponding author, accepted) [PDF][CODE][VIDEO][DOI]
2023:
[22] Courtney Coates, Liao Wu*. A mechatronic system for the visualisation and analysis of orchestral conducting. In: Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation (ACRA 2023). Sydney, Australia, 2023: 1-10. (*corresponding author) [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
[21] Michael Darmanian, Ming Xuan Chua, Liao Wu*. A completely portable and concealable, lightweight assistive exosuit for upper limbs. In: Proceedings of the 45th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC 2023). Sydney, Australia, 2023: 1-4. (*corresponding author) [VIDEO][DOI]
2022:
[20] Yi Sun, Liao Wu, Hongjian Wang, Kaspar Althoefer, Peng Qi. The validation of viscosity induced chord-wise undulation on soft fin ray array: Towards a novel robotic manta ray. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft 2022). Edinburgh, UK, 2022: 673-680. [DOI]
2021:
[19] Di Shun Huang, Jian Hu, Liuchunzi Guo, Yi Sun, Liao Wu*. A static model for a stiffness-adjustable snake-like robot. In: Proceedings of IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2021). Prague, Czech, 2021: 2956-2961. (*corresponding author) [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
[18] Andrew Razjigaev, Ajay Pandey, David Howard, Jonathan Roberts, Liao Wu*. SnakeRaven: Teleoperation of a 3D printed snake-like manipulator integrated to the RAVEN II surgical robot. In: Proceedings of IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2021). Prague, Czech, 2021: 5282-5288. (*corresponding author) [PDF][VIDEO][CODE][DOI]
2020:
[17] Yong Zhong, Ruxu Du, Liao Wu, Haoyong Yu. A novel articulated soft robot capable of variable stiffness through bistable structure. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2020). Paris, France, 2020: 2939-2945. [DOI]
2019:
[16] David Jakes, Zongyuan Ge, Liao Wu*. Model-less active compliance for continuum robots using recurrent neural networks. In: Proceedings of IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2019). Macau, China, 2019: 2167-2173. (* corresponding author) [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
[15] Liao Wu, Ross Crawford, Jonathan Roberts. Geometric interpretation of the general POE model for a serial-link robot via conversion into D-H parameterization. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2019). Montreal, Canada, 2019: 7360-7366. [PDF][CODE][POSTER][DOI]
2017:
[14] Lindsey Paul, Timothy Chant, Ross Crawford, Jonathan Roberts, Liao Wu*. Prototype development of a hand-held steerable tool for hip arthroscopy. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2017). Macau, China, 2017: 989-995. (*corresponding author) [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
[13] Andrew Razjigaev, Ross Crawford, Jonathan Roberts, Liao Wu*. Teleoperation of a concentric tube robot through hand gesture visual tracking. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2017). Macau, China, 2017: 1175-1180. (*corresponding author) [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
[12] Jurgen Leitner, Adam M. W. Tow, Niko Sünderhauf, Jake E. Dean, Joseph W. Durham, Matthew Cooper, Markus Eich, Christopher Lehnert, Ruben Mangels, Christopher S. McCool, Peter T. Kujala, Lachlan J. Nicholson, Trung Pham, James Sergeant, Liao Wu, Fangyi Zhang, Ben Upcroft, Peter Corke. The ACRV picking benchmark: A robotic shelf picking benchmark to foster reproducible research. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2017). Singapore, 2017: 4705-4712. [PDF][DOI]
[11] Shunan Ren, Xu Yang, Yongbo Song, Hong Qiao, Liao Wu, Jing Xu, Ken Chen. A simultaneous hand-eye calibration method for hybrid eye-in-hand/eye-to-hand system. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER 2017). 2017: 568-573. [DOI]
2016:
[10] Abigyat B. Prasai, Anjali Jaiprakash, Ajay K. Pandey, Ross Crawford, Jonathan Roberts, Liao Wu*. Design and fabrication of a disposable micro end effector for concentric tube robots. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (ICARCV 2016). Phuket, Thailand, 2016: 1-6. (* corresponding author) [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
[9] Liao Wu, Keyu Wu, Hongliang Ren. Towards hybrid control of a flexible curvilinear surgical robot with visual/haptic guidance. In: Proceedings of IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2016). Daejeon, Korea, 2016: 501-507. [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
2015:
[8] Liao Wu, Benedict Li-Wen Tan, Hongliang Ren. Prototype development of a handheld robotic light pipe for intraocular procedures. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2015). Zhuhai, China, 2015: 368-373. [PDF][VIDEO][DOI]
[7] Keyu Wu, Liao Wu, Hongliang Ren. Motion planning of continuum tubular robots based on centerlines extracted from statistical atlas. In: Proceedings of IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2015). Hamburg, Germany, 2015: 5512-5517. [PDF][DOI]
[6] Keyu Wu, Liao Wu, Chwee Ming Lim, Hongliang Ren. Model-free image guidance for intelligent tubular robots with pre-clinical feasibility study: Towards minimally invasive trans-orifice surgery. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA 2015). Lijiang, China, 2015: 749-754. (best paper finalist) [PDF][DOI]
2014:
[5] Keyu Wu†, Liao Wu†, Hongliang Ren. An image based targeting method to guide a tentacle-like curvilinear concentric tube robot. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2014). Bali, Indonesia, 2014: 386-391. († equally contributing authors) [PDF][DOI]
[4] Jiaole Wang†, Liao Wu†, Max Q.-H. Meng, Hongliang Ren. Towards simultaneous coordinate calibrations for cooperative multiple robots. In: Proceedings of IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2014). Chicago, Illinois, USA, 2014: 410-415. († equally contributing authors) [PDF][DOI]
2013:
[3] Liao Wu, Xiangdong Yang, Dongjing Miao, Ying Xie, Ken Chen. Inverse kinematics of a class of 7R 6-DOF robots with non-spherical wrist. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (ICMA 2013). Takamatsu, Japan, 2013: 69-74. [PDF][DOI]
[2] Dongjing Miao, Liao Wu, Ken Chen, Guolei Wang. A collision-free trajectory planning method for redundant manipulator spraying for inner surface of pipe. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering (ICMSE 2013). Dalian, China, 2013: 1-6. [PDF][DOI]
2010:
[1] Changzhi Ren, Zhao Liu, Liao Wu, Ken Chen. Design and control of the precise tracking bed based on complex electromechanical design theory. In: Proceedings of International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies: Large Mirrors and Telescopes. Dalian, China, 2010: 76540K. [PDF][DOI]
Patents
2024:
[5] Yueqi Wang, Binghao Li, Liao Wu. Sensor adapter. Australian Provisional Patent. 2024902293. Filed: 23/07/2024 [LINK]
2022:
[4] Hongliang Ren, Liao Wu, Haibo Yu. Concentric tube robot device and control method thereof. China Patent, CN107753109. Granted: 11/02/2022 [LINK]
2017:
[3] Guolei Wang, Ken Chen, Ying Xie, Xiangdong Yang, Zhaolin Shuai, Linbin Zheng, Li Liu, Liao Wu, Zhi Liu, Shunan Ren, Jianhui Cheng, Qiankun Yu. Painting robot position planning method for large-scale free-form surface. China Patent, CN104331542. Granted: 03/10/2017 [LINK]
2013:
[2] Ken Chen, Dongjing Miao, Guolei Wang, Xiangdong Yang, Dongchao Yang, Yulong Pan, Liao Wu, Ying Xie, Zhi Liu. Spray gun track planning method for free-form surface spraying robot. China Patent, CN102527554. Granted: 30/10/2013 [LINK]
2011:
[1] Junyi Shao, Xiangdong Yang, Zhao Liu, Dan Wu, Ken Chen, Chuanqing Zhang, Yan Chen, Liao Wu, Chenglong Fu, Dongchao Yang, Wendun Cao, Mingqi Chen, Dunmin Lu, Jinquan Li, Tie Fu, Zongzheng Liu, Jiaqiu Xu, Linbin Zheng, Liqiang Wang, Hua Yan. Pipeline spraying robot and operation track planning method thereof. China Patent, CN101612734. Granted: 26/01/2011 [LINK]
Conference Posters and Oral Presentations
2024:
[7] Ming Xuan Chua, Yoshiro Okubo, Shuhua Peng, Thanh Nho Do, Chun Hụi Wang, Liao Wu*. Muscle synergies and kinematic analysis of bicep curls and compensatory movements. Digital Health Week 2024. (*corresponding author) [POSTER]
2022:
[6] Haijun Zeng, Xiaolong Chen, Ashish Diwan, Liao Wu*. 3D reconstruction of the lumbar spine using ultrasound images: Towards radiation-free lumbar facet joint injections. Sydney Spinal Symposium 2022. (*corresponding author) [ABSTRACT]
[5] Andrew Razjigaev, Ajay Pandey, David Howard, Jonathan Roberts, Liao Wu*. End-to-end design of bespoke, dexterous snake-like surgical robots: A case study with the RAVEN II. IEEE Transactions on Robotics. 2022. (*corresponding author, presented at IROS 2022, Kyoto, Japan, 2022) [PDF][DOI]
2018:
[4] Liao Wu, Lindsey Paul, Timothy Chant, Andrew Razjigaev, Jonathan Roberts, Ross Crawford. A hand-held dexterous, flexible, and intelligent robotic arthroscope making arthroscopy easier and safer. IHBI Inspires, Brisbane, Australia, 2018.
2017:
[3] Liao Wu, Ross Crawford, Jonathan Roberts. An analytic approach to converting POE parameters into D-H parameters for serial-link robots. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 2017, 2(4): 2174-2179. (presented at IROS 2017, Vancouver, Canada, 2017) [PDF][CODE][DOI]
[2] Liao Wu, Ross Crawford, Jonathan Roberts. Dexterity analysis of three 6-DOF continuum robots combining concentric tube mechanisms and cable driven mechanisms. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 2017, 2(2): 514-521. (presented at ICRA 2017, Singapore, 2017) [PDF][DOI]
2015:
[1] Benedict Tan, Liao Wu, Hongliang Ren. Prototype development of a handheld tubular curvilinear robot for minimally invasive surgery. In: The 11th Asian Conference on Computer Aided Surgery (ACCAS 2015). Singapore, 2015.
Exhibitions
2024:
[15] Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) Visit. Sydney, Australia, 10 April 2024.
2023:
[14] Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation (ACRA 2023). Sydney, Australia, 4-6 December 2023.
2018:
[13] IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2018). Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia, 21-25 May 2018. (In collaboration with KUKA)
2017:
[12] Health 5.0. PwC, Brisbane, Australia, 23 November 2017.
[11] Health Discoveries Forum. The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia, 17 October 2017.
[10] QUT Bequest and Memorial Donor Morning Tea. The Old Parliament House, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, 4 October 2017.
[9] Robotronica. The CUBE, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, 20 August 2017.
[8] ATSE National Technologies Dialogue. Room Three Sixty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, 14 June 2017.
[7] World Science Festival Brisbane. Cultural Forecourt, South Bank Parklands, Brisbane, Australia, 25-26 March 2017.
2016:
[6] SEF Glimpse the Future. The CUBE, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, 25 October 2016.
[5] IHBI Gala Dinner 2016. The CUBE, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, 14 September 2016.
A donation of AUD $20,000 received.
[4] Queensland Clinical Senate Digital Health Conference. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia, 5 August 2016.
[3] Advanced Queensland Innovation and Investment Summit. Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane, Australia, 27-28 April 2016.
2015:
[2] Asian Robotics Week. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, 12-13 November 2015.
[1] Building Our Nation through Science & Technology. University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 9 April 2015.
Media
2023:
2016:
[2] Body of Science. Season 3 Episode 122. Scope. 27 August 2016. (An Australian children’s science show aired on Network Ten) [LINK]
2015:
[1] Intelligent Tube Robot - An Assistant to Surgeons. Lianhe Zaobao. 11 April 2015. (The largest Chinese morning daily in Singapore)
Invited Talks
Continuum Robots for Minimally Invasive Surgery: Smaller, Softer, and Smarter
[14] University of Wollongong, Wollongong, 2024
[13] Commonwealth Bank AI Frontier Forum, Sydney, 2024
[12] Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 2023
[11] Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China, 2019
[10] Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 2019
[9] Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China, 2019
[8] International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Nanjing, China, 2018
[7] Australia-India Workshop on Robotics and Vision for Medical Applications, QUT, Brisbane, Australia, 2018
Why Force Sensing Is Needed in Robotic Surgery
[6] Australia-France Workshop on Soft and Intelligent Tactile Sensing for Robotics and Autonomous Systems, QUT, Brisbane, Australia, 2018
From Industrial Robots to Medical Robots: An Individual Perspective
[5] Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 2017
[4] Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China, 2017
[3] Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, China Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China, 2017
[2] Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, China, 2017
[1] The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 2017