Ameca robot

In this session, Leo Chen will explore the engineering and innovation behind Ameca, one of the world’s most advanced humanoid robots. Drawing from his extensive experience in robotics, electrical engineering, and cross‑functional hardware development, he will explain how Ameca’s expressive motion systems, AI‑driven interactions, and modular architecture are built. The talk will also highlight how modern robotics companies transform cutting‑edge research into real‑world platforms, and what the future of human‑robot collaboration may look like.

Leo Chen is an experienced robotics and electrical engineering professional with a long track record of developing complex systems across agriculture robotics, balloon‑launch platforms, biometric devices, and advanced humanoid platforms. His career includes leadership roles in U.S. operations, electrical engineering teams, and hardware development, contributing to multimillion‑dollar product, research, and fundraising milestones.

He has worked on projects ranging from large‑scale balloon‑launching robots to high‑reliability embedded systems, rapid‑prototyping robotics platforms, and agricultural automation technologies. His contributions have helped organizations scale robotics fleets, secure major funding rounds, and expand their technological capabilities.

Leo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was active in robotics clubs and engineering groups. Known for his hands‑on approach, innovative hardware design, and leadership in cross‑functional teams, he continues to help shape the future of robotics and intelligent systems.