Overview
Dr. Jiaji (Jack) Yang is a Lecturer in Robotics Engineering at Cardiff School of Technologies, Cardiff Metropolitan University, and a Researcher at the EUREKA Robotics Centre. His research focuses on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) across multiple application domains, including social assistive robotics, rehabilitation and healthcare robotics, and agricultural and livestock robotics. He has introduced the innovative concept of “Human-Robot Companionship”, with a particular emphasis on AI-driven interaction frameworks and the application of robotics in interdisciplinary contexts. His work aims to explore how robots can play an active role in social services.
In the area of research dissemination, Dr. Yang has published in the field of service and social robotics, including peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. He has also delivered presentations at both UK-based and international academic conferences.
Dr. Yang actively promotes the translation of robotics research outcomes into cross-border collaborations between the UK, China, and Malaysia. He has participated in numerous international projects supported by organizations such as the British Council, Welsh Government, and UK-RAS Network, strengthening global partnerships and advancing the real-world adoption of robotics technologies.
Research Publications
Disrupting Healthcare and Educational Services: The First Human-Robot Multimodal-Companionship in 7 Tokku Zones in Wales and Malaysia
Yang, J., Chew, E., Lee, P. L., Wei, H. & Hu, S., 13 Jul 2025, 5th International Conference for Innovation in Biomedical Engineering and Life Sciences - Proceedings of ICIBEL 2024: Proceedings of ICIBEL 2024, September 22–23, 2024, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Ibrahim, F., Ahmad, M. Y., Mohamed Shah, N. & Ana, I. D. (eds.). Springer, p. 39-51 13 p. (IFMBE Proceedings; vol. 129).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Service Robots for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Management: A Systematic Review and Disruptive Design
Wei, H., Chew, E., Bentley, B. L., Lee, P. L. & Yang, J., 12 Jul 2025, 5th International Conference for Innovation in Biomedical Engineering and Life Sciences - Proceedings of ICIBEL 2024: Proceedings of ICIBEL 2024, September 22–23, 2024, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Ibrahim, F., Ahmad, M. Y., Mohamed Shah, N. & Ana, I. D. (eds.). Springer, p. 23-38 16 p. (IFMBE Proceedings; vol. 129).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Service humanoid robotics: a novel interactive system based on bioniccompanionship framework
Yang, J., Chew, E. & Liu, P., 13 Aug 2021, In: PeerJ Computer Science. 7, p. 1-20 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Service Humanoid Robotics: Review and Design of a Novel Bionic-Companionship Framework
Yang, J., Chew, E. & Liu, P., 5 Aug 2021, RiTA 2020 - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications. Chew, E., P. P. Abdul Majeed, A., Liu, P., Platts, J., Myung, H., Kim, J. & Kim, J.-H. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 185-194 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
The Design Model for Robotic Waitress
Yang, J. & Chew, E., 25 Jan 2021, In: International Journal of Social Robotics. 13, 7, p. 1541-1551 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A Systematic Review for Service Humanoid Robotics Model in Hospitality
Yang, J. & Chew, E., 24 Nov 2020, In: International Journal of Social Robotics. 13, 6, p. 1397-1410 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review