Zhou Yu Joins Richtech Accelerator Program

Columbia University is the first academic institution to partner with Richtech Robotics Inc. in its Richtech Accelerator Program, an initiative to advance localized AI and robotics research at U.S. universities. 

Columbia Engineering’s Zhou Yu, associate professor of computer science, will lead research on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and using localized NLP models within robotic systems, empowering robots to comprehend and perform tasks through NLP instead of relying on engineers to program each function. This integration allows robots to use AI tailored to their specific settings, improving their ability to understand and respond to human interactions or environmental factors more effectively.

The program’s primary objective is to enable manufacturing, healthcare, and the service sector industries to leverage AI-driven robotic solutions, enhancing efficiency and mitigating labor shortages. Learn more about the accelerator program here.