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Current Focus (Post-M.Sc. Graduation)

I am now independently exploring Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models for robotic manipulation, building on my expertise in robotics, SLAM, and multimodal AI. My recent work includes:

  • Replicating SOTA VLA Systems: Implementing OpenVLA, Octo, and Pi0 in simulated environments (Gazebo/PyBullet) to benchmark their adaptability for dexterous grasping and language-guided tasks.

  • Thesis-Driven Foundations: Leveraging my Master’s thesis (LiDAR-Camera-IMU SLAM Fusion for Industrial Digital Twins) to address sim-to-real challenges, particularly in sensor fusion and 3D reconstruction.

  • Deep Learning Integration: Experimenting with PyTorch-based pipelines to combine diffusion models (DDPM/DDIM) with robotic policy learning for open-world object interaction.

I aim to bridge cutting-edge VLA research with real-world robotic applications. For collaboration or project inquiries, feel free to reach out.

Education

November 2020 - August 2024

Technical University of Darmstadt

Maschinenbau – Mechanical and Process Engineering M.Sc

Master in german

GPA: 1.66/1 (german) - 92/100 (chinese)

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September 2016 – June 2020

China University of Petroleum (East China)

Mechanical Design and Manufacture & Automation

Bachelor of Engineering

Rank: 2/173

GPA: 95.83/100 (chinese)

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Awards, Scholarships and Grants

  • 2020: National Scholarship for Encouragement,
              Outstanding Graduates of Universities in                Shandong Province,
              Dean's Award
     of School of Mechanical and            Electrical Engineering

  • 2019: National Scholarship for Encouragement

  • 2018: National Scholarship for Encouragement

Contact
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Hannover, Germany

+0049 017648990630

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