Regular biography
Xianyi Cheng is an Assistant Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University. Dr. Cheng holds a B.S. from Harbin Institute of Technology (China), 2017, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, 2019 and 2024, respectively. Their research interests include robotics and autonomy, as reflected in their teaching of courses such as ME 442L: Introduction to Robotics and Automation and ECE 383L: Introduction to Robotics and Automation. Dr. Cheng is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University.
Scholar-generated biography
Xianyi Cheng is a researcher at Duke University specializing in Robotics, Robotic Manipulation, and Dexterous Manipulation. Their work focuses on advancing robotic dexterity through motion planning, contact mode analysis, and control strategies for manipulation tasks. Cheng's research includes developing methods for quasistatic and quasidynamic manipulation, enhancing robustness through caging analysis, and improving data efficiency in process monitoring. They also explore autonomous agents in realistic web environments and the integration of tactile feedback in human-robot interaction. Their contributions span both theoretical and applied aspects of robotic manipulation, with an emphasis on real-world applicability and adaptability.