Y J Lim

technical robotics product lead

Dr Y J Lim is the principal technical robotics product lead at MathWorks, bringing over 25 years of expertise in robotics and autonomous systems. He previously served as a senior project manager at Vecna Robotics, leading advanced robotics development. Prior to that, he was chief innovation officer at Hstar Technologies, driving innovations in mobile and healthcare robotics. At Energid Technologies, he led teams in robotic engineering services. Dr Lim holds a PhD in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and a master’s degree from KAIST in South Korea.

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Presentation

Pathways to off-road autonomy in mines, construction and agriculture

Recent technological advances make it easier to adopt autonomy in heavy equipment, yet challenges remain. Autonomous off-road vehicles must perform reliably in rugged environments and demanding tasks, requiring collaboration across diverse teams. Simulations play a crucial role in reducing risks, refining algorithms and enhancing performance. This presentation discusses solutions for off-road autonomy across construction sites, open-pit mines and farms. Topics include heavy equipment physical modeling, 3D simulation using the Unreal game engine, creating traversable regions, planning excavator trajectories and controlling haul truck paths. Discover how integrated workflows improve design, testing and collaboration, driving smarter solutions for heavy equipment across industries.