ROBOTICSApril 24, 20261 min read8 views

Robot Talk Episode 153 – Origami-inspired robots, with Chenying Liu

Claire chats with Chenying Liu from the University of Oxford about how a robot's physical form can actively contribute to sensing, processing, and movement through embodied physical intelligence.

Claire chatted to Chenying Liu from University of Oxford about how a robot’s physical form can actively contribute to sensing, processing, decision-making, and movement.

Chenying Liu is a Junior Research Fellow and an Associate Member of Faculty in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford. She leads an independent research programme focused on embodied physical intelligence, exploring how robot design can integrate geometry, materials, and control to enhance autonomy and robustness. Her work aims to develop more efficient and resilient robotic systems by embedding intelligence directly into their physical structures.

Source: Robohub

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