Jihong Zhu

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Robotic Manipulation, Imitation Learning, Vision-based Control, (Physically) Assistive Robots

MLLM-Fabric: Multimodal Large Language Model-Driven Robotic Framework for Fabric Sorting and Selection
Wang, L., Zhong, H., Wang, T., Luo, S. & Zhu, J., 6 Jul 2025, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Research output: Working paper › Preprint

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Do You Need a Hand? - A Bimanual Robotic Dressing Assistance Scheme
Zhu, J., Gienger, M., Franzese, G. & Kober, J., 14 Feb 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Robotics. 40, p. 1906-1919 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Learning from Few Demonstrations with Frame--Weighted Motion Generation
Sun, J., Kober, J., Gienger, M. & Zhu, J., 6 Aug 2024, International Symposium on Experimental Robotics. Springer, p. 32-41 10 p. (Springer Proceedings in Advanced Robotics; vol. 30).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

MammoBot: Robotic Posture Assistance for Universal Breast Screening Access
Zhu, J. (Principal investigator) & Calinescu, R. C. (Co-investigator)
1/02/26 → 31/01/29
Project: Research project (funded) › Research
Human-AI Teaming for CHemistry (HATCH)
Zhu, J. (Principal investigator) & FAIRLAMB, I. J. S. (Co-investigator)
EPSRC
1/09/26 → 31/08/28
Project: Research project (funded) › Research
EPSRC IAA: Strategic Partnership Development in Assistive Robotics and Laboratory Automation at IROS
Zhu, J. (Principal investigator)
EPSRC
23/09/25 → 31/10/25
Project: Other project (funded) › Restricted grant

Imitation Learning for robots
Zhu, J. (Chair)
14 Jul 2023
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Deformable Object Manipulation: Fundamental challenges and promising applications
Zhu, J. (Chair)
29 May 2023
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (Journal)
Zhu, J. (Editorial board member)
2022
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial board

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