About Me
Hello! I am Zhongyu Chen, a junior undergraduate in mechanical engineering at Zhejiang University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I am also a robotics researcher at the Physical Intelligence Lab under the supervision of Prof. Hua Chen.
My research focuses on robotics, especially dexterous loco-manipulation. My ultimate goal is to become a full-stack engineer who can help robots perform more real-world activities and become more intelligent. Feel free to reach out for communication and collaboration.
News
- [08/2026] Joined HawkRobo as a short-term research intern.
- [07/2026] Underwater robot patent application was approved.
- [06/2026] Joined RVC Lab under the supervision of Prof. Liangjing Yang.
- [06/2026] Our CVPR workshop ManiSkill-ViTac was successfully held.
- [03/2026] Joined the Physical Intelligence Lab under the supervision of Prof. Hua Chen.
- [09/2023] Started the dual-degree program at ZJU-UIUC Institute.
Education
Zhejiang University
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
2023 - 2027
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
2023 - 2027
Research
IROS 2026 Legged Robot Challenges
Legged-robot mobility, autonomous traversal, and disaster-response robotics
ManiSkill-ViTac Challenge 2026
Real-world language-guided bimanual vision-tactile manipulation challenge
Underwater Robot with Modular Docking Structure
Underwater robotics, modular docking structure, and patented mechanical design
Course Project
ME 270
Single-motor quadruped stair-climbing robot
ME 370
Single-motor gear-driven robot for straight-line walking and synchronized cube dropping every 2 m
Teaching
- ECE 110: Introduction to Electronics, ZJU-UIUC Institute (Spring 2026)
- ME 270: Design for Manufacturability, ZJU-UIUC Institute (Fall 2026)
Miscellanea
- I enjoy all kinds of sports, and our team won three consecutive Sanhao Cup basketball championships representing the INTL campus at ZJU from 2024 to 2026. 🏆🏆🏆
- I also enjoy esports, with Counter-Strike being my favorite.