Boyuan Chen

Boyuan Chen is a faculty member in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University. He holds the title of Dickinson Family Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science and also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and in Computer Science. His research focuses on robotics and autonomy, with an emphasis on developing intelligent systems capable of self-modeling and human-robot interaction. Chen's work has been featured in various publications and media outlets, highlighting his contributions to the field of robotics and artificial intelligence.

Boyuang Chen is a Dickinson Family Assistant Professor at Duke University, specializing in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Dynamical Systems, and Human-AI Teaming. His research focuses on advancing intelligent systems through innovative approaches in autonomous robotics, human-robot interaction, and machine learning. Chen's work includes developing algorithms for online grasp planning, visual self-modeling of robot morphologies, and semantic scene completion for navigation. He also explores human-robot facial coexpression and robotic theory of mind, aiming to enhance collaborative human-AI systems. His contributions span from fundamental data analysis to applied robotics, emphasizing the integration of AI with physical systems.