Hanwen Zhao

Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NYU. I build embodied AI and robotic systems for real-world experimentation.

My work focuses on:

  • Robot perception and multimodal sensing
  • Embodied AI and sim-to-real learning
  • ROS/ROS 2 integration and experimentation
  • Embedded control and hardware bring-up
  • Rapid prototyping for research platforms
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At a glance

Current role

AI4CE Lab, New York University

Research areas

Embodied AI, Deformable Robotics, Robot Perception, Sim-to-real Learning

Programming

Python, C/C++, MATLAB

Robotics / ML

ROS/ROS 2, PyTorch, Isaac Sim/Isaac Lab, Computer Vision

Systems

Linux, Docker, Embedded Systems, Hardware Bring-up

CAD / Electronics

SolidWorks, EasyEDA, LTspice, PCB Design, Sensor Integration

Fabrication

3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Soldering, Mill, Lathe, Welding

Explore my work

Explore My Work

Browse my work by category, from academic research to personal builds and photography.

Research

Robotics, embodied AI, perception, and experimental research platforms from my academic work.

Hobby

Personal builds spanning robotics, fabrication, 3D printing, and homelab infrastructure.

Photography

A dedicated space for photography work and visual notes as I add them to the site.

HANWEN ZHAO

© 2026 Hanwen Zhao

hanwen@hanwenzhao.com