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LILI YI

CTO

Singapore

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Strategic Robotics Scientist and CTO with a Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and over 15 years of R&D experience. Proven track record of building high-performance technical teams from the ground up and leading the 0-to-1 development of embedded control systems for autonomous moving robots. Expert in resolving the industry challenge of heterogeneous robot chassis adaptation, achieving massive commercial success with annual sales exceeding 500 units. Extensive hands-on experience in ROS1/ROS2, SLAM, and multi-sensor perception, transitioning complex research into robust industrial prototypes for advanced manufacturing.

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.

Professional with extensive experience in founding and managing businesses, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Proven track record in creating and implementing effective business strategies, fostering team collaboration, and driving growth. Known for adaptability and results-focused approach, excelling in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

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Co-founder & CTO

Suzhou New Coordinates Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.

02.2019 - Current

0-to-1 Team & System Leadership: Built the entire technical organization from scratch and led the end-to-end development of an embedded autonomous moving robot control system.
Heterogeneous Platform Adaptation: Pioneered a unified control framework that enables rapid adaptation across diverse robot chassis, resolving a critical industry bottleneck.
Commercial Scale-up: Successfully productized the core control system, reaching a commercial volume of 500+ units sold annually.
Advanced Navigation Development: Directed the R&D of ROS1/ROS2 and SLAM-based indoor/outdoor systems, achieving an annual deployment of 30+ units in specialized environments.
Strategic Financing: Secured 15 million RMB in Angel funding based on technical architecture and market potential.

Associate Professor

Shandong University of Technology

03.2018 - Current

R&D Project Management: Leading the National Key R&D Program sub-project (2023-2027) on high-load UAV collaborative control and green security systems.
Scientific Excellence: Published over 30 academic papers and filed 20+ national invention patents focusing on intelligent control and robot navigation.

Embedded Engineer

Rockwell Automation

11.2015 - 03.2018

Industrial Automation: Developed embedded PID and HSC modules for the Micro800 PLC series, currently contributing to $90M USD in annual revenue.

Senior Software Engineer

Innovfusion Pte Ltd

07.2014 - 11.2015

Intelligent Instrumentation: Won 1st place in the Singapore NRF Startup Competition for the development of the EPIVA intelligent injection system software.