hi there👋, I'm
Chenwan Halley Zhong
23, she/her
MS in Robotics student @ Northwestern University | Musician
about me.
As a robotics student at Northwestern University, I build robots designed to survive the transition from the lab to the real world. My passion lies in creating robust, life-enhancing robotics that solve tangible problems while maintaining a playful, artistic edge. I believe that the future of technology should be as much about soul and aesthetics as it is about sensors and code, and I am committed to developing reliable platforms that make a more beautiful, functional world possible.
projects.
Vocal2Piano: End-to-End Autonomous Robotic Piano Accompaniment System
Real-time robotic piano accompaniment that transcribes vocals into MIDI and drives a 60-actuator array.
Interactive Oropharyngeal-Swab Robot System: High-Precision Pandemic Response Platform
Touchless robotic swab system using gesture control and vision-guided planning for contactless testing.
RoboTheater: A Multi-Robot Storytelling Platform from LLM Scripts to Stage Performance
End-to-end platform that turns LLM-generated scripts into synchronized multi-robot stage performances.
SofiBuddy: A Soft Mobile Interface for On-Body Interaction
Biomimetic soft robotic interface delivering lightweight, curvature-based haptic feedback for on-body interaction.
Autonomous Biomimetic Quadruped Robot
STM32-powered biomimetic quadruped with adaptive gait planning for search-and-rescue over uneven terrain.
technical skills.
Software:
Python (PyTorch, OpenCV), C, C++, C#, MATLAB, Git, Linux, Bash
Robotics & Simulation:
ROS 2, SLAM, CoppeliaSim, Gazebo, RViz
Hardware & Fab:
CAD Modeling (SolidWorks, Fusion 360), 3D Printing (SLA, FDM, SLS, MJF), CNC Machining & Milling, Laser Cutting, Rapid Prototyping
Embedded Systems:
PCB Design (Altium/KiCad), Microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, Arduino, Teensy, Raspberry Pi), Soldering, Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)
Digital Arts:
Unity & Unreal Engine, Ableton Live (Max/MSP), Logic Pro, FL Studio, TouchDesigner
Languages:
English (native), Mandarin Chinese (native), Cantonese, French, Spanish, German
github contributions.
Open to collaboration.
I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to chat about tech, I'd love to hear from you.
Currently available for internships and full-time job opportunities
Response time: Usually within 24 hours
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