Taiwan Ocean Research Institute

Marine Mechatronics Lab

Yu-Hung Hsiao
https://www.tori.niar.org.tw/ETORI/eContent.aspx?sNode=Member

Research Field

Ocean and Ship Engineering

Introduction

He is currently a Principal Engineer at the Taiwan Ocean Research Institute of the National Applied Research Laboratories, and concurrently serves as the Division Director of the Innovation and Applied Sciences.

He has long been engaged in research and development in the field of underwater vehicles, with a focus on the system design and integration of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).

His expertise spans ocean engineering and mechatronic control engineering, including microcontroller systems, digital and analog circuit design. 

By integrating mechanical, electronic, and information technologies, he develops highly reliable ocean mechatronic systems and is committed to advancing cutting-edge ocean science and engineering applications.

 

The Marine Mechatronics Laboratory at the Taiwan Ocean Research Institute (TORI), focuses on the research, development, and integration of advanced ocean engineering systems to support scientific exploration, offshore operations, and engineering applications.

Core Research Areas

  • Development of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
  • Development of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
  • Marine instrumentation and sensor integration
  • Underwater communication and control systems
  • Power systems and energy management for subsea applications

Technical Capabilities

  • Mechatronic system design combining mechanical, electrical, and software engineering
  • Embedded systems development (microcontrollers and real-time control)
  • System reliability engineering and environmental testing

Facilities and Equipment

  • ROV and AUV assembly and testing platforms
  • Water tank


Research Topics

Research and Development of Underwater Vehicles (ROVs and AUVs)


Honor

None


Educational Background

Ph.D., Systems and Naval Mechatronic Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan