Emma Yann Zhang
Ph.D. candidate in AI with publications on human-machine interactions and haptic technologies
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Publications
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships
Human–Computer Interaction Series / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). Human–Robot Intimate Relationships. In Human–Computer Interaction Series. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3
Kissenger
Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology / Nov 09, 2016
Zhang, E. Y., Cheok, A. D., Nishiguchi, S., & Morisawa, Y. (2016, November 9). Kissenger: Development of a Remote Kissing Device for Affective Communication. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology. https://doi.org/10.1145/3001773.3001831
Kissenger: Transmitting Kiss Through the Internet
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). Kissenger: Transmitting Kiss Through the Internet. In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 77–97). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_4
Kissenger – Development of a Real-Time Internet Kiss Communication Interface for Mobile Phones
Lecture Notes in Computer Science / Jan 01, 2017
Zhang, E. Y., Nishiguchi, S., Cheok, A. D., & Morisawa, Y. (2017). Kissenger – Development of a Real-Time Internet Kiss Communication Interface for Mobile Phones. In Love and Sex with Robots (pp. 115–127). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57738-8_11
Forming Intimate Human-Robot Relationships Through A Kissing Machine
Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Human Agent Interaction / Oct 04, 2016
Zhang, E. Y., & Cheok, A. D. (2016, October 4). Forming Intimate Human-Robot Relationships Through A Kissing Machine. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Human Agent Interaction. https://doi.org/10.1145/2974804.2980513
Sex and a History of Sex Technologies
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). Sex and a History of Sex Technologies. In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 23–32). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_2
Electrical machine for remote kissing, and engineering measurement of its remote communication effects, including modified Turing test
Journal of Future Robot Life / May 13, 2020
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2020). Electrical machine for remote kissing, and engineering measurement of its remote communication effects, including modified Turing test. Journal of Future Robot Life, 1(1), 111–134. https://doi.org/10.3233/frl-200006
Huggy Pajama: Remote Hug System for Family Communication
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). Huggy Pajama: Remote Hug System for Family Communication. In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 33–75). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_3
Exploring the role of robotic kissing “Kissenger” in digital communication through alan turing's imitation game
IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society / Oct 01, 2017
Zhang, E. Y., David Cheok, A., Arsovski, S., & Muniru, I. O. (2017, October). Exploring the role of robotic kissing “Kissenger” in digital communication through alan turing’s imitation game. IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/iecon.2017.8216484
From Turing to Transformers: A Comprehensive Review and Tutorial on the Evolution and Applications of Generative Transformer Models
Sci / Dec 15, 2023
Zhang, E. Y., Cheok, A. D., Pan, Z., Cai, J., & Yan, Y. (2023). From Turing to Transformers: A Comprehensive Review and Tutorial on the Evolution and Applications of Generative Transformer Models. Sci, 5(4), 46. https://doi.org/10.3390/sci5040046
Are Robots Alive?
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). Are Robots Alive? In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 159–188). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_8
Emotional Relationships with Robotic Companions
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). Emotional Relationships with Robotic Companions. In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 153–158). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_7
An Overview of Love Between Humans and Artificial Partners
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). An Overview of Love Between Humans and Artificial Partners. In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 1–21). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_1
Populist Human-Computer Interface
Analyzing Current and Future Global Trends in Populism / Jan 01, 2022
Zhang, E. Y. (2022). Populist Human-Computer Interface: Kissenger. In Advances in Public Policy and Administration (pp. 165–182). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4679-6.ch007
Why Not Marry a Robot?
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). Why Not Marry a Robot? In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 189–200). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_9
Artificial intelligence in the battle against COVID-19: A comprehensive review
Artificial Intelligence in Health / Apr 04, 2024
Yann Zhang, E., David Cheok, A., Pan, Z., Cai, J., & Yan, Y. (2024). Artificial intelligence in the battle against COVID-19: A comprehensive review. Artificial Intelligence in Health, 1(2), 1. https://doi.org/10.36922/aih.2401
Wearable technology in emotive communication: An in-depth exploration of the kiss transfer mechanism and its implications for human-human interactions
Wearable Technology / Nov 16, 2023
Zhang, E. Y., Cheok, A. D., Yan, Y., Cai, J., & Pan, Z. (2023). Wearable technology in emotive communication: An in-depth exploration of the kiss transfer mechanism and its implications for human-human interactions. Wearable Technology, 4(1), 2299. https://doi.org/10.54517/wt.v4i1.2299
From Turing to Transformers: A Comprehensive Review and Tutorial on the Evolution and Capabilities of Generative Models
Sep 26, 2023
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2023). From Turing to Transformers: A Comprehensive Review and Tutorial on the Evolution and Capabilities of Generative Models. https://doi.org/10.32388/3ntolq
Populism in Robots
Analyzing Current and Future Global Trends in Populism / Jan 01, 2022
Zhang, E. Y. (2022). Populism in Robots. In Advances in Public Policy and Administration (pp. 183–199). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4679-6.ch008
Can Robots and Humans Make Babies Together?
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). Can Robots and Humans Make Babies Together? In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 201–212). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_10
Robots and Humans: Similar and Different Ways of Thinking
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). Robots and Humans: Similar and Different Ways of Thinking. In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 213–216). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_11
The Ethical Treatment of Artificially Conscious Robots
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). The Ethical Treatment of Artificially Conscious Robots. In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 217–228). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_12
Emotional Priming of Text Messages Using Colour and Tactile Expressions
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). Emotional Priming of Text Messages Using Colour and Tactile Expressions. In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 99–121). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_5
A Virtual Confucius Chatbot
Human–Robot Intimate Relationships / Jan 01, 2019
Cheok, A. D., & Zhang, E. Y. (2019). A Virtual Confucius Chatbot. In Human–Computer Interaction Series (pp. 123–151). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3_6
社会的情報処理と自己制御との関連
The Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Japanese Psychological Association / Sep 18, 2007
社会的情報処理と自己制御との関連: ―情報処理の中心的処理と周辺的処理による関連の差異―. (2007). The Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Japanese Psychological Association, 71(0), 3AM025-3AM025. https://doi.org/10.4992/pacjpa.71.0_3am025
Efficient multiplexing and demultiplexing of free-space orbital angular momentum using photonic integrated circuits
Optical Fiber Communication Conference / Jan 01, 2012
Fontaine, N. K., Doerr, C. R., & Buhl, L. L. (2012). Efficient multiplexing and demultiplexing of free-space orbital angular momentum using photonic integrated circuits. Optical Fiber Communication Conference. https://doi.org/10.1364/ofc.2012.otu1i.2
Primary Hyperparathyroidism: a Giant and Unusual Location of Parathyroid Adenoma
Sep 30, 2022
Pekkolay, Z., Saraçoğlu, H., Turgut, M., Değirmenci, M. S., & Tuzcu, A. K. (2022). Primary Hyperparathyroidism: a Giant and Unusual Location of Parathyroid Adenoma. Peeref. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2209p7942308
Lovotics
Oxford Scholarship Online / Oct 19, 2017
Cheok, A. D., Karunanayaka, K., & Zhang, E. Y. (2017). Lovotics. In Oxford Scholarship Online. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190652951.003.0013
A multimodal networked kissing machine for mobile phones
Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services Adjunct / Sep 06, 2016
Zhang, E. Y. (2016, September 6). A multimodal networked kissing machine for mobile phones. Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services Adjunct. https://doi.org/10.1145/2957265.2963115
A networked device for reproducing multisensory kissing
Proceedings of the 2016 workshop on Multimodal Virtual and Augmented Reality / Nov 16, 2016
Zhang, E. Y., & Cheok, A. D. (2016, November 16). A networked device for reproducing multisensory kissing. Proceedings of the 2016 Workshop on Multimodal Virtual and Augmented Reality. https://doi.org/10.1145/3001959.3001962
Delivering haptic sensations in mobile marketing
Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology / Nov 16, 2015
Pradana, G. A., Zhang, E. Y., Cheok, A. D., & Morisawa, Y. (2015, November 16). Delivering haptic sensations in mobile marketing. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology. https://doi.org/10.1145/2832932.2856223
Education
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
PhD, Artificial Intelligence / July, 2025 (anticipated)
Experience
Frost Digi Ventures
AI Lead / February, 2023 — February, 2024
• Led the AI team in developing and implementing an AI RAG application for the company, conducting meetings and ensuring the success of project deliveries. • Conducted extensive research on AI solutions and implemented AI systems and ML models to enhance the company's data science and AI capabilities. • Supported the recruitment, onboarding, and training of the Data Science and AI team, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and best practices.
Tamo Robotics (Entrepreneur First)
Cofounder / January, 2021 — September, 2021
Designed and prototyped an interactive social robot for children. • Developed an Android app that connects to robot, performs speech recognition tasks, touch sensing • Responsible for customer research, ideation, prototype design and development • Agile and scrum environment
Imagineering Institute
Research Engineer / September, 2015 — June, 2018
• Developed a robotic system for transmitting touch sensations over the Internet • Digital multisensory research – designed and implemented digital taste and smell systems • Developed and managed websites and internal staff reporting system • Managed small teams of engineers and staff on various projects • Keynote speeches and demonstrations at international conferences and exhibitions • Organising chair of international conferences
Developer Support Engineer / September, 2020 — January, 2021
Provided first level technical support for the Facebook developers community • Used the Developer Bug tool to analyse bug report data and make recommendations for future updates to internal tools
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