Regular biography
Liang Zhao is a Reader in Robot Systems at The University of Edinburgh, Department of Computer Science. His research focuses on robot systems, though specific details are not provided. Zhao's academic profile can be accessed via his university website, where further information about his work and contributions may be found. His contact details are available through the university's email system.
Scholar-generated biography
Liang Zhao is a Reader in Robot Systems at The University of Edinburgh, specializing in SLAM, Surgical Robotics, Structure-from-Motion, and Photogrammetry. His research focuses on developing robust and efficient algorithms for real-time large-scale dense deformable SLAM systems, particularly in minimal invasive surgery. Zhao's work includes RGB-D SLAM, linear SLAM, and feature extraction techniques for large-scale aerial photogrammetry. He has also contributed to 3D reconstruction of colon structures and dynamic tissue reconstruction using stereo imaging. His research emphasizes improving robotic systems for medical applications and enhancing localization through bundle adjustment and submap joining techniques.