Humanoid Robotics in Hospitality
Developing dedicated applications and operational models for humanoid robots in the restaurant industry, focusing on labor substitution and workflow automation in commercial kitchens.
About
About Richeng Piao
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Industrial Organization in Economics, Northeastern University (2021).
- B.S. in Economics (Honors) & B.S. in Mathematics, University at Albany, SUNY (2012).
Husky Technology Inc
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Beyond my academic roles, I am the founder of Husky Technology Inc., where I bridge the gap between economic theory and applied technology. We are currently incubating two major initiatives:
Secure E-Ink Exam Systems (SDES)
Engineering a "Hardware-as-a-Service" (HaaS) ecosystem for higher education. By utilizing customized E-Ink tablets with high-security Kiosk modes, we provide a paperless, eye-friendly, and highly secure testing environment that prevents AI-assisted cheating while eliminating the logistical nightmares of "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) policies.
*(Dedicated websites for Husky Technology Inc. ventures coming soon).*
Leadership & Service
- Chair of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee at Northeastern, launching the department's first climate survey and the "XChange Lunch" series.
- Member of the CSSH AI Readiness Committee, contributing to college-level strategy regarding AI pedagogy.
- Member of the Economics Graduate Admissions Committee.