Chen LI

Chen LI is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University, Denmark. His work focuses on advancing smart manufacturing through AI-driven robotics and 5G-enabled production systems. He leads research projects involving historical figure emulation in robotics, human-robot interaction, and AI at the edge for industry 5.0. His interdisciplinary approach bridges software architecture, industrial automation, and cognitive modeling.

• Key projects: Time-Traveling Conversations (Villum Foundation), Human Robot Interaction dialog systems, and AI REDGIO 5.0 for SME manufacturing
• Collaborations span institutions like Seoul National University and industry partners

Research interests include:

• AI ethics in dialogue systems
• Edge computing for real-time manufacturing
• Virtual assistant architectures
• Robot speaking style imitation

Over 70 publications (2009-2025) span topics like anomaly detection frameworks, defect prediction models, and hybrid power system analysis. Active in conferences such as HRI2021 and workshops on AI in performing arts.