Ching Hei CHENG

Thesis Title

Body-machine interface and feedback for supernumerary limbs

Research overview

One of the challenges in wearable robotics is that it is difficult for a human user to
manipulate a robot as smoothly as moving their own limbs. One reason for this is the similar
feedback. When we use our hands to hold an object, we can sense the temperature, the
texture, and the hardness of the object. But the same does not apply when controlling a robot
arm to hold an object. My research is to develop an interface between human and machine,
providing the human user with feedback similar to if they were using their limbs.

Supervisors

Dr Jonathan Eden

Prof Denny Oetomo

Prof Ying Tan

Qualifications

B.Eng. Mechanical and Automation Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HKSAR

(2019)