Hao Su

Dr. Hao Su is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at New York University. His research focuses on biomechatronics and intelligent robotics, with a particular emphasis on wearable robots and assistive technologies. Dr. Su leads the Biomechatronics and Intelligent Robotics Lab and serves as the Director of the Center of Assistive and Personal Robotics for Independent Living (APRIL). His work has been published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science Robotics, and Science Advances. Dr. Su has received numerous awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and the Switzer Distinguished Fellow designation. He is actively involved in editorial roles for several robotics and automation journals and has contributed to significant research advancements in the field.

Hao Su is a professor at New York University, specializing in wearable robotics, surgical robotics, reinforcement learning, exoskeletons, and soft robots. His research focuses on developing advanced robotic systems for medical applications, including MRI-guided neurosurgery and prostate therapy. He has contributed to the design of lightweight, backdrivable exoskeletons for rehabilitation and injury prevention. His work also explores soft robots inspired by biological structures, such as spine-inspired mechanisms for high-speed and high-force performance. Additionally, he investigates reinforcement learning for real-time control of robotic systems and noise reduction techniques for medical imaging. His research bridges robotics, biomechanics, and machine learning to improve patient outcomes and surgical precision.