Department Research Areas

Robotics and Control

Several mechanical and aerospace engineering faculty specialize in advancing robotics and control systems. From surgical robots that improve patient health outcomes to autonomous vehicles controlling spacecraft, our faculty understand how systems move. This departmental topic also intersects with advanced manufacturing activities, controlling the robot and cobot (robots designed to function safely around human operators) devices that enable new methods of manufacturing. These faculty apply their expertise to fundamental and highly applied research areas, from startup companies to space systems.

Faculty Researchers

The following faculty work on research around robotics and control. Visit their profile pages to learn more about their specific areas of research.