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Zhiyu Sun

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Projects

AI-Enabled Quadruped Robot with Vision and Audio Control

A custom-built quadruped robot combining 3D-printed legs, Raspberry Pi control, and AI-powered vision with wake-word detection and speech recognition for real-time voice interaction.

Tilt-Controlled 3D Mobile Maze Game

A physics-driven mobile maze game using IMU tilt controls, three handcrafted levels, dynamic obstacles, and tap-to-collect interactions—all built in Unity.

Automated Financial Reporting System in Python

Designed to streamline financial analysis and reporting, this system automates data processing, AI-driven insights, and Power BI visualization for business decision support.

Memory Recall Task in Python

Built to support cognitive neuroscience experiments requiring memory recall assessment and EEG recording, this task challenges users to memorize object patterns and locations, then recall them from memory.

Memory Recall Task in Unity

Migrated the task from Python to C# to run in Unity VR, enabling cognitive experiments integrating both EEG and eye-tracking data collection with a VR headset.

Animal Classifier

Developed to demonstrate real-time animal image classification using a TensorFlow CNN model and a user-friendly interface.

Medical Image Transformation Toolbox in MATLAB

Designed to streamline medical image preprocessing and augmentation, featuring an interactive interface.

Experience

VisionNav Robotics, Inc.

Project Engineer

Commissioned autonomous forklift systems for global manufacturers, bringing together network setup, 3D mapping, route planning, and PLC integration. Led on-site troubleshooting and customer training to support reliable operation.

SurgiVance, Inc.

Data Science R&D Intern

Built interactive image annotation tools and accelerated segmentation workflows, making image labeling more consistent across views and faster to process.

Columbia University

Research Assistant

Developed a multimodal model combining MRI scans and blood biomarkers to assess Alzheimer’s disease. Also accelerated 3D MRI segmentation model training while preserving accuracy.

Rizhao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Intern

Conducted pre-scan checks, prepared patients for MRI procedures, assisted physicians in precise positioning, and configured the MRI machine’s starting parameters.

World Robot Conference

Volunteer

Engaged visitors with educational demos on robotic technologies, promoted company products to hospital directors, and established key contacts for future collaboration.

Shanghai Microport Medbot (Group) Co., Ltd.

Operations & Data Intern

Connected robotic technology demonstrations with operational improvements, turning customer feedback into actionable plans and building a data model to streamline inventory tracking.

Education

Columbia University

Sep 2024 - Dec 2025

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

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Shandong First Medical University

Sep 2020 - Jun 2024

Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

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Email: zs2710@columbia.edu
Phone: +1 (646) 552-5444
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