Build

Hardware projects and builds that showcase my hands-on engineering skills. From rapid prototyping to custom robot modifications, these projects highlight my ability to design, fabricate, and integrate physical systems. Few software projects are also presented.

Open-source da Vinci Instrument CAD

Open-source photorealistic CAD models for da Vinci instruments. More instruments will be added in the future. Stay tuned!

Johns Hopkins University | 2024-2026

Data Annotation Application

Novel data annotation application with GUI using PyQt for manual label annotations

Johns Hopkins University | 2025

SurgSync: Time-Synchronized Multi-modal Data Collection Framework and Dataset for Surgical Robotics
Zhou, H.*, Liu, C.*, Wu, Y., ..., & Kazanzides, P.. IEEE Intl. Conf. on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), 2026.

Custom Capacitive Contact Sensor

Design and implementation of custom capacitive sensor for tool-tissue contact detection. More details will be shared later, stay tuned!

Johns Hopkins University | 2025

SurgSync: Time-Synchronized Multi-modal Data Collection Framework and Dataset for Surgical Robotics
Zhou, H.*, Liu, C.*, Wu, Y., ..., & Kazanzides, P.. IEEE Intl. Conf. on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), 2026.

Modern Chip-on-Tip Endoscope Integration with the da Vinci Research Kit

Integrate a modern chip-on-tip endoscope with the dVRK-Si for surgical robotics research.

Johns Hopkins University | 2025

SurgSync: Time-Synchronized Multi-modal Data Collection Framework and Dataset for Surgical Robotics
Zhou, H.*, Liu, C.*, Wu, Y., ..., & Kazanzides, P.. IEEE Intl. Conf. on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), 2026.

Endoscope Video Pipeline Development

Video pipeline for endoscope image stacks using Video for Linux v2 drivers

Johns Hopkins University | 2024-2025

Surgical Instrument Maintenance Solutions

Novel approach for surgical instrument lubrication and internal cable tension recovery

Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 2022-2023

Open-source da Vinci High-Resolution Stereo-Viewer Console Solutions

Enable open-source solutions for the da Vinci High-Resolution Stereo-Viewer consoles, including height adjustment linear actuator reactivation and monitor replacement.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 2022

Joint Encoder and Brake Replacement Solutions

Novel replacement solutions for defective joint encoders and brakes of dVRK arms

Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 2021-2022

da Vinci Surgical System Reactivation

Reactivation of full da Vinci Surgical Systems using dVRK controllers and software

Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 2021-2022