Research Focus Area

Shaping the Future with Intelligent Robotics

Designing versatile systems to transform industries, empower humanity, and explore new frontiers.

Pioneering the Next Generation of Intelligent Robotics

Robots are no longer confined to factory floors—they’re becoming part of our homes, workplaces, cities, and even the human body. As they evolve, they need to be smarter and more adaptable, combining physical design, intelligent control, and the ability to respond to their surroundings. Our research focuses on creating robotic systems that tackle real-world challenges, from healthcare and space exploration to environmental sustainability and infrastructure.

By designing robots with mechanical intelligence, they can perform complex tasks efficiently and safely, without relying on heavy computing power. These innovations open doors to groundbreaking possibilities—robots that explore distant planets, assist in life-saving surgeries, and inspect critical infrastructure. If you’re driven to solve global challenges and shape the future, robotics research is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

multimode robot

Robot Locomotion

  • Multimodal locomotion (e.g., swimming, flying, driving)
  • Novel planning and control algorithms
  • Flying robots with perching capabilities

Soft and Morphing Robots

  • Novel Artificial muscles and actuators for soft and shape-morphing robots
  • Data-driven modeling and control methods
  • Modular and reconfigurable robots
Amphbious Robot
A man working on an adaptive robot

Novel Robot Design Methodologies

  • AI-incorporated design
  • Co-design of robotic “brains” (computational) and “bodies” (physical)
  • New paradigms for adaptive robotic architectures