UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1106

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  roundtable_info:
    - day: 'Tuesday, September 2'
      endingtime: '3:30'
      starttime: '3:00'
      zoomlink: 'https://fsu.zoom.us/j/9937971059'
    - day: 'Thursday, September 4'
      endingtime: '3:30'
      starttime: '3:00'
      zoomlink: 'https://fsu.zoom.us/j/9937971059'
  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: '5-10 hours a week'
  are_you_currently_looking_for_students_: 'Yes'
  confirmation_1: '1'
  contact_email_fsu_email: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email2: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email_if_affiliated_: xzhang@eng.famu.fsu.edu
  faculty_advisor_confirmation: ''
  faculty_advisor_name: ''
  faculty_advisor_s_fsu_email: ''
  fsu_college: 'FAMU-FSU College of Engineering'
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: 'Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering '
  headshot_optional_: '62536'
  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: 'Bus routes from FSU main campus to Engineering Building, https://eng.famu.fsu.edu/students/bus-routes'
  mentoring_philosophy: |
    • Identifying mentees’ goals.
    • Developing a relationship founded on mutual respect. 
    • Evaluating mentees’ talents and building on them. 
    • Encouraging questions, experimentation, and out-of-the-box thinking.
  mentor_handbook_and_faqs: '1'
  name_of_other_faculty_collaborator_if_applicable_: ''
  number_of_assistants_needed_faculty_postdoc_max_6_graduate_stude: '6'
  other_faculty_collaborator_s_preferred_pronouns: ''
  overall_research_project_description: |
    Inspired by the power of effective teamwork, our research tackles challenges in modern robotics: enabling humans and robots to collaborate as true teams. To achieve this, robots evolve from simple tools into intelligent partners capable of understanding human actions and anticipating their needs. For example, teach a robot to pass the correct tool to an operator or assist a technician with a complex assembly task.
    Our research group builds the AI brains for next-generation collaborative robots. This project offers an exciting opportunity to become an AI trainer and data detective, turning raw data into robotic intelligence. 
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: 'If you are interested in joining my lab, feel free to attend my roundtable (3:00-3:30 pm on 09/02 or 09/04) using this Zoom link (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/9937971059). You could also reach out by email (xzhang@eng.famu.fsu.edu) with the subject line "UROP Project". Please attach your resume and include your background and research interests. '
  please_provide_a_link_to_your_publications_a_video_clip_or_a_web: 'https://xinyao-zhang.github.io/'
  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: 'Partially Remote'
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'College of Engineering Building '
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'During Business Hours'
  position_title: Faculty
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Xinyao Zhang'
  project_keywords: 'Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Smart Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling'
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'Open to all majors'
  research_mentor_preferred_pronoun2: ''
  research_mentor_pronouns: Cynthia
  research_mentor_supervisor_if_different_from_above_: ''
  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: |
    • Explore literature in the field of human-robot collaboration.
    • Write Python scripts to clean, process, and visualize data.
    • Develop and test predictive algorithms.
    • Participate in weekly team meetings to share ideas and results.
    • Document findings in a final research poster or report.
  roundtable_times_and_zoom_links: |-
    3:00-3:30 pm on 09/02 or 09/04, https://fsu.zoom.us/j/9937971059

    For those who were unable to attend the roundtable sessions, you can view the recorded meeting [https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/0wk3R7qOXrQW8i4CaZUVEhsVFPtStOKho1KsicHSWXMpQLuCU9Wus9Jv2P--TbZB.lLcl54m8x0pdtnNb?startTime=1757012467000]. I've also summarized the key points from the discussion below. Feel free to reach out if you're interested in joining this exciting project!

    Project Overview
    - Dr. Xinyou Zhang (Cynthia Zhang) introduced a research project on human-robot collaboration
    - Research focuses on making robots "real teammates" for human operators in industrial settings
    - Project aims to equip robots with human-like intelligence for proactive collaboration
    - Dr. Zhang is a first-year research faculty from the industry and manufacturing engineering department
    Technical Requirements
    - Basic programming skills recommended but not required at expert level
    - Python knowledge (NumPy, scikit-learn) and familiarity with platforms like Jupyter Notebooks or Google Colab is helpful
    - Dr. Zhang teaches data engineering and can provide resources for students to learn necessary skills
    - Project will be tailored to match students' skill sets and interests
    Project Structure
    - Emphasis on undergraduate researchers (first and second-year students through UROP)
    - Both independent research and collaborative work possible depending on project scope
    - For UROP timeline, focus will be on simulation environments rather than physical robots
    - Long-term lab members may get hands-on experience with real robots
    Application Scenarios
    - Manufacturing processes: assembly and disassembly of products
    - Recycling applications: disassembling used electronic products to extract valuable materials
    - Data types will include:
        - Time series data from sensors (temperature, speed, powder quantity)
        - Image data from cameras
    - Focus on anomaly detection for preventive maintenance in manufacturing
     Action Items
    - Interested students to email Dr. Zhang with "UROP project" in the subject line
  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: |
    • Curiosity and willingness to learn about AI, data, and robotics.
    • Basic programming familiarity. No expert coding skills are required.
    • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  title_of_the_project: 'Teaching Robots to Be Smart Teammates Using AI'
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  urop_performance_evaluation: '1'
  urop_poster_presentation: '1'
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_2: ''
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_wh: ''
  when_students_are_reaching_out_via_email_what_is_your_preferreda: Dr.
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_round2: 'Yes'
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_roundt: ''
  year: '2025'