Chuchu Chen

Professor Chen’s research focuses on state estimation and spatial perception for robotics and extended reality (XR), with the broader goal of advancing Physical AI for embodied systems. Her work develops theoretical innovations in estimation theory, sensor calibration and fusion, multimodal perception, and 3D scene understanding, leading to algorithms that are consistent, efficient, and deployable in real time. These methods advance spatial intelligence and find cross-platform applications in drones, legged robots, autonomous vehicles, and immersive XR devices. At GWU, she directs the EPIC Lab (Estimation, Perception & Intelligent Computing), which aims to build embodied systems that can navigate, understand and interact intelligently in complex and dynamic real-world environments.