The Laboratory focuses on biologically inspired sensory motor integration in dexterous manipulation. The research is focused on: Brain Machine Interfaces (BMI) Neural spike train analysis Computational motor control models for BMI Control of rhythmic movements using coupled neural oscillators. Human...
Sensor based navigation of mobile robots, area coverage algorithms for mobile robots, navigation and control of multi-legged robots, workpiece fixturing...
The D. Dan & Betty Kahn Medical Robotics Laboratory: Building a Medical Revolution Not often do technology, basic science and inspiration come together to create a new medical paradigm – a new way of thinking that will dramatically change the...
The Manufacturing Systems Laboratory conducts research in the fabrication and characterization of nanostructures. Current research activities include investigations in: electrospinning of functionalized nanostructures, thermo-mechanical properties of nanostructures, development of vascular bed and...
Info-gap theory is a methodology for supporting model-based decisions under severe uncertainty. An info-gap is a disparity between what is known, and what needs to be known in order to make a comprehensive and reliable decision. An info-gap is resolved...
The CAD and LCE laboratory activities focus on teaching and research in the expanding field of computerized design. The teaching activities include courses in concepts and methods in CAD systems, advanced CAD methods and computational geometry, as well as annual...
The laboratory studies the nonlinear dynamics and control of locomotion systems, with applications to biological motility and bio-medical applications. The research will focus on three main programs: Dynamics and control of micro-swimmers: The motion of microorganisms, bacteria and sperm cells...
Assistive technologies enable physically challenged people to manage independently in a variety of environments, for example, enabling elderly people to remain in their own homes instead of moving to nursing homes, and make it easier and safer for them to...
The Laboratory investigates Dynamics and vibrations in mechanical systems. Areas of research: Vibration, Ultrasonic vibration, acoustic levitation, rotating structure dynamics, model identification, parametric excitation and nonlinear...
