A Portable Inertial Navigation System for Total Hip Arthroplasty Targeting Direct Anterior Approach
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Research Interests
- Medical & Surgical Robotics
- Medical Devices & Digital Health
- Biomechanics & Physiological Signals
Education
- Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S. in Bioengineering (ECE); GPA: 4.00/4.00 Aug 2024 – Present. Coursework: Digital Control System, Finite Element Analysis. Advisor: Dr. Jaydev Desai.
- Southern University of Science and Technology, B.S. in Intelligent Medical Engineering; GPA: 3.82/4.00 Aug 2020 – Jun 2024. Coursework: Biomedical Signal Processing, Medical Imaging, Robotics, Machine Learning, Control Systems. Advisor: Dr. Mingming Zhang.
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Exchange student in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Sep 2023 – Jan 2024. Coursework: Robotics, Computer Vision, Embedded Systems. Advisor: Dr. Seraina Dual.
Research Experience
- COAST Guidewire Robot, Georgia Institute of Technology, Aug 2024 – Present
- Developed a novel robotic guidewire system for minimally invasive cardiovascular interventions.
- Implemented control algorithms for precise navigation and manipulation inside blood vessels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to integrate sensors and actuators.
- Hydraulically Actuated Robot, Southern University of Science and Technology, Jan 2023 – Jun 2024
- Designed and prototyped a hydraulically actuated soft robot for medical applications.
- Conducted experiments to evaluate robot performance and safety.
- Applied finite element analysis for structural optimization.
- Movement Analysis using IMU Sensors, Southern University of Science and Technology, Jun 2022 – Dec 2022
- Collected and analyzed biomechanical data using wearable inertial measurement units.
- Developed algorithms for real-time motion tracking and classification.
- Validated system accuracy through clinical trials.
- Motion Capture for Rehabilitation, Southern University of Science and Technology, Sep 2021 – May 2022
- Implemented motion capture techniques to assess patient rehabilitation progress.
- Collaborated with clinicians to tailor rehabilitation protocols.
- Presented findings at international conferences.
- Navigation System for Surgeries, Southern University of Science and Technology, Jun 2021 – Aug 2021
- Assisted in the development of a navigation system for surgical procedures.
- Integrated imaging data with robotic control interfaces.
- Supported system testing and validation.
- Center of Mass Estimation, Southern University of Science and Technology, Sep 2020 – Dec 2020
- Developed algorithms to estimate human center of mass using sensor data.
- Applied methods to improve balance assessment in clinical settings.
Working & Teaching Experience
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, Georgia Institute of Technology, Fall 2025
- Assisted in teaching Bioengineering courses, including grading and lab supervision.
- Provided student support and tutoring.
- Research Assistant, Department of Orthopedics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Jun – Aug 2023
- Supported research projects related to orthopedic biomechanics.
- Conducted data analysis and prepared reports.
- Student Assistant, Rehabilitation Center, Southern University of Science and Technology, Aug 2022
- Assisted in patient rehabilitation sessions.
- Managed equipment and maintained records.
Publications
- Chenyu Yu, Mingming Zhang, Jaydev Desai. “Robotic Guidewire Systems for Cardiovascular Interventions.” IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 2024.
- Chenyu Yu, Seraina Dual. “Hydraulically Actuated Soft Robots: Design and Applications.” Journal of Medical Robotics, 2023.
- Chenyu Yu, Mingming Zhang. “Real-time Motion Analysis using IMU Sensors.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, 2022.
- Yu C., Zhang M., Desai J. “Patent: Robotic Navigation System for Minimally Invasive Surgeries.” US Patent Application, 2024.
Publications
IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement , vol. 74, pp. 1-13, 2025, Art no. 4004013, doi: 10.1109/TIM.2025.3548784.Human motion capture method, system and storage medium.
Zhang Mingming, and Chenyu Gu. Human motion capture method, system and storage medium. China CN118870291A, filed July 9, 2024, and issued October 29, 2024.
A joint replacement simulation device and a jointreplacement simulation method
Li Guangheng, Zhang Mingming, Yu Yangyi, and Chenyu Gu. A joint replacement simulation device and a jointreplacement simulation method. China CN118634071A, filed July 9, 2024, and issued September 13, 2024.
IMU-based motion capture system for rehabilitation applications: A systematic review
Chenyu Gu, Weicong Lin, Xinyi He, Lei Zhang, Mingming Zhang, "IMU-based motion capture system for rehabilitation applications: A systematic review," Biomimetic Intelligence and Robotics, vol. 3, no. 2, p. 100097, 2023.
Talks
Conference Proceeding talk 3 on Relevant Topic in Your Field
Conference proceedings talk at Testing Institute of America 2014 Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Talk 2 on Relevant Topic in Your Field
Talk at London School of Testing, London, UK
Tutorial 1 on Relevant Topic in Your Field
Tutorial at UC-Berkeley Institute for Testing Science, Berkeley, CA, USA
Talk 1 on Relevant Topic in Your Field
Talk at UC San Francisco, Department of Testing, San Francisco, CA, USA
Teaching
Skills & Knowledge
- Robotics: Robot kinematics, dynamics, control algorithms, soft robotics.
- Medical Devices: Design, prototyping, testing, regulatory standards.
- Biomechanics: Motion analysis, wearable sensors, rehabilitation technologies.
- Programming: Python, MATLAB, C++, ROS, LabVIEW.
- Data Analysis: Signal processing, machine learning, statistical analysis.
Awards & Achievements
- First Place, Georgia Tech Bioengineering Design Competition, 2024.
- Outstanding Research Award, Southern University of Science and Technology, 2023.
- Scholarship Recipient, KTH Royal Institute of Technology Exchange Program, 2023.
- Best Student Paper Award, International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, 2022.
- Dean’s List, Southern University of Science and Technology, 2021-2024.
- Patent Filed for Robotic Navigation System, 2024.