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Construction informatics and automation, Construction engineering, Occupational safety and health
China, Hong Kong SAR China

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Employment (5)

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Hong Kong, HK

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Hong Kong, HK

Director of Human-Centered Intelligent Construction Lab
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology : Hong Kong, HK

2021-09-20 to present
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Yantao Yu

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Hong Kong, HK

2020-08-16 to 2022-09-19
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Yantao Yu

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Kowloon, HK

2016-11-17 to 2017-05-17 | Research Assistant (Building and Real Estate)
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Yantao Yu

Education and qualifications (3)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Kowloon, HK

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Pao Yue-kong Library, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Tsinghua University: Beijing, Beijing, CN

2014-09-01 to 2017-07-01 | Master of Science (Construction management)
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Yantao Yu

Tsinghua University: Beijing, Beijing, CN

2010-09-01 to 2014-07-01 | Bachelor of Science (Construction management)
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Yantao Yu

Works (41)

SelectSeg: Uncertainty-based selective training and prediction for accurate crack segmentation under limited data and noisy annotations

Reliability Engineering & System Safety
2025-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Chen Zhang; Mahdi Bahrami; Dhanada K. Mishra; Matthew M.F. Yuen; Yantao Yu; Jize Zhang
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Physical Fatigue Assessment (PFA) for Construction Workers with AI and Sensory Techniques

2025-01-28 | Book chapter
Contributors: Yantao Yu; Zirui Li
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An unsupervised low-light image enhancement method for improving V-SLAM localization in uneven low-light construction sites

Automation in Construction
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Chen, Xinyu; Yu, Yantao
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Design information-assisted graph neural network for modeling central air conditioning systems

Advanced Engineering Informatics
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Li, Ao; Zhang, Jing; Xiao, Fu; Fan, Cheng; Yu, Yantao; Chen, Zhe
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Fatigue in construction workers: A systematic review of causes, evaluation methods, and interventions

Safety Science
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Zong, Haiyi; Yi, Wen; Antwi-afari, Maxwell Fordjour; Yu, Yantao
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Learning multi-granular worker intentions from incomplete visual observations for worker-robot collaboration in construction

Automation in Construction
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Pan, Zaolin; Yu, Yantao
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

A digital twin-based framework for simulation and monitoring analysis of floating wind turbine structures

Ocean Engineering
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Liu, Yi; Zhang, Jian-Min; Min, Yan-Tao; Yu, Yantao; Lin, Chao; Hu, Zhen-Zhong
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

HLE-SLAM: SLAM for overexposed construction environment

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction
2023 | Conference paper
Contributors: Chen, Xinyu; Yu, Yantao
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Identification and Classification of Physical Fatigue in Construction Workers Using Linear and Nonlinear Heart Rate Variability Measurements

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Anwer, Shahnawaz; Li, Heng; Umer, Waleed; Antwi-Afari, Maxwell Fordjour; Mehmood, Imran; Yu, Yantao; Haas, Carl; Wong, Arnold Yu Lok
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Image Illumination Enhancement for Construction Worker Pose Estimation in Low-light Conditions

Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
2023 | Conference paper
Contributors: Chen, Xinyu; Yu, Yantao
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Learning multi-granularity task primitives from construction videos for human-robot collaboration

Computing in Civil Engineering 2023: Data, Sensing, and Analytics - Selected Papers from the ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering 2023
2023 | Conference paper
Contributors: Pan, Zaolin; Yu, Yantao
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Low-light Image Enhancement for Construction Robot Simultaneous Localization and Mapping

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction
2023 | Conference paper
Contributors: Chen, Xinyu; Yu, Yantao
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Machine learning-based identification and classification of physical fatigue levels: A novel method based on a wearable insole device

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Antwi-Afari, Maxwell Fordjour; Anwer, Shahnawaz; Umer, Waleed; Mi, Hao-Yang; Yu, Yantao; Moon, Sungkon; Hossain, Md. Uzzal
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Measuring Labor Input: Construction Activity Counting Using IMU on Hand Tools

Sensors
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Yang, Xincong; Yu, Yantao; Li, Heng; Skitmore, Martin; Kim, Min-Koo; Guo, Runhao
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Recovering building information model from 2D drawings for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems of ageing buildings

Automation in Construction
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Pan, Zaolin; Yu, Yantao; Xiao, Fu; Zhang, Jing
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Towards automated physical fatigue monitoring and prediction among construction workers using physiological signals: An on-site study

Safety Science
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Umer, Waleed; Yu, Yantao; Fordjour Antwi Afari, Maxwell; Anwer, Shahnawaz; Jamal, Arshad
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

基于二维图纸的老旧建筑HVAC系统BIM信息自动抽取方法

2023 | Conference paper
Contributors: Pan, Zaolin; 于言滔
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Computer vision–based management of construction workers' unsafe behaviour

2023-04-12 | Book chapter
Contributors: Hongling Guo; Yantao Yu; Zhitian Zhang
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Intelligent and Computer Technologies’ Application in Construction

Buildings
2023-02-28 | Journal article
Contributors: Hongling Guo; Jia-Rui Lin; Yantao Yu
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Crossref
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Automated activity recognition of construction workers using single in-pocket smartphone and machine learning methods

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
2022 | Conference paper
Contributors: Wang, Guohao; Yu, Yantao; Li, Heng
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Automated selection and localization of mobile cranes in construction planning

Buildings
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Guo, Hongling; Zhou, Ying; Pan, Zaiyi; Zhang, Zhitian; Yu, Yantao; Li, Yan
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Heart rate variability based physical exertion monitoring for manual material handling tasks

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Umer, Waleed; Yu, Yantao; Antwi-Afari, Maxwell Fordjour; Jue, Li; Siddiqui, Mohsin K.; Li, Heng
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Quantifying the Effect of Mental Stress on Physical Stress for Construction Tasks

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Umer, Waleed; Yu, Yantao; Antwi Afari, Maxwell Fordjour
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Posture-related data collection methods for construction workers: A review

Automation in Construction
2021 | Journal article
Contributors: Yu, Yantao; Umer, Waleed; Yang, Xincong; Antwi-Afari, Maxwell Fordjour
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Three-Dimensional Working Pose Estimation in Industrial Scenarios with Monocular Camera

IEEE Internet of Things Journal
2021 | Journal article
Contributors: Yu, Yantao; Li, Heng; Cao, Jiannong; Luo, Xiaochun
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Construction Activity Recognition and Ergonomic Risk Assessment Using a Wearable Insole Pressure System

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
2020 | Journal article
Contributors: Antwi-Afari, Maxwell Fordjour; Li, Heng; Umer, Waleed; Yu, Yantao; Xing, Xuejiao
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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An automatic and non-invasive physical fatigue assessment method for construction workers

Automation in Construction
2019 | Journal article
Contributors: Yu, Yantao; Li, Heng; Yang, Xincong; Kong, Liulin; Luo, Xiaochun; Wong, Arnold Y.L.
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Automatic Biomechanical Workload Estimation for Construction Workers by Computer Vision and Smart Insoles

Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering
2019 | Journal article
Contributors: Yu, Yantao; Li, Heng; Umer, Waleed; Dong, Chao; Yang, Xincong; Skitmore, Martin; Wong, Arnold Y.L.
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Capturing and Understanding Workers’ Activities in Far-Field Surveillance Videos with Deep Action Recognition and Bayesian Nonparametric Learning

Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
2019 | Journal article
Contributors: Luo, Xiaochun; Li, Heng; Yang, Xincong; Yu, Yantao; Cao, Dongping
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Joint-level vision-based ergonomic assessment tool for construction workers

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
2019 | Journal article
Contributors: Yu, Yantao; Yang, Xincong; Li, Heng; Luo, Xiaochun; Guo, Hongling; Fang, Qi
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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A deep learning-based method for detecting non-certified work on construction sites

Advanced Engineering Informatics
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: Fang, Qi; Li, Heng; Luo, Xiaochun; Ding, Lieyun; Rose, Timothy M.; An, Wangpeng; Yu, Yantao
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Automatic Pixel-Level Crack Detection and Measurement Using Fully Convolutional Network

Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: Yang, Xincong; Li, Heng; Yu, Yantao; Luo, Xiaochun; Huang, Ting; Yang, Xu
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Estimating construction workers’ physical workload by fusing computer vision and smart insole technologies

2018 Proceedings of the 35th ISARC, Berlin, Germany
2018 | Conference paper
Contributors: Yu, Yantao; Li, Heng; Yang, Xincong; Umer, Waleed
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Estimating construction workers’ physical workload by fusing computer vision and smart insole technologies

ISARC 2018 - 35th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and International AEC/FM Hackathon: The Future of Building Things
2018 | Conference paper
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Contributors: Yu, Y.; Li, H.; Yang, X.; Umer, W.
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Image-and-Skeleton-Based Parameterized Approach to Real-Time Identification of Construction Workers' Unsafe Behaviors

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: Guo, Hongling; Yu, Yantao; Ding, Qinghua; Skitmore, Martin
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Quantifying the physical intensity of construction workers, a mechanical energy approach

Advanced Engineering Informatics
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: Kong, Liulin; Li, Heng; Yu, Yantao; Luo, Hanbin; Skitmore, Martin; Antwi-Afari, Maxwell Fordjour
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Towards efficient and objective work sampling: Recognizing workers’ activities in site surveillance videos with two-stream convolutional networks

Automation in Construction
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: Luo, Xiaochun; Li, Heng; Cao, Dongping; Yu, Yantao; Yang, Xincong; Huang, Ting
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Wearable insole pressure system for automated detection and classification of awkward working postures in construction workers

Automation in Construction
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: Antwi-Afari, Maxwell Fordjour; Li, Heng; Yu, Yantao; Kong, Liulin
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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An experimental study of real-time identification of construction workers' unsafe behaviors

Automation in Construction
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Yu, Yantao; Guo, Hongling; Ding, Qinghua; Li, Heng; Skitmore, Martin
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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The availability of wearable-device-based physical data for the measurement of construction workers' psychological status on site: From the perspective of safety management

Automation in Construction
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Guo, Hongling; Yu, Yantao; Xiang, Tian; Li, Heng; Zhang, Dan
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Visualization technology-based construction safety management: A review

Automation in Construction
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Guo, Hongling; Yu, Yantao; Skitmore, Martin
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
grade
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Peer review (72 reviews for 7 publications/grants)

Review activity for Advanced engineering informatics. (14)
Review activity for Automation in construction. (47)
Review activity for Developments in the built environment. (6)
Review activity for International journal of industrial ergonomics. (2)
Review activity for Journal of construction engineering and management. (1)
Review activity for PloS one. (1)
Review activity for Reliability engineering & systems safety. (1)