Research
Mechatronics
Points of contact: Jianshu Zhou, Boyuan Liang
In Mechatronics research, we target to achieving novel tasks and improve robot capabilities via designing novel robotic hardware and customizing controllers. We are concurrently working on the improvement of three types of devices, which are Teleoperation systems, modular manipulators and dexterous hands.
- A Dexterous and Compliant (DexCo) Hand Based on Soft Hydraulic Actuation for Human-Inspired Fine In-Hand Manipulation
- Prismatic-Bending Transformable (PBT) Joint for a Modular, Foldable Manipulator with Enhanced Reachability and Dexterity
- Global-Local Interface for On-Demand Teleoperation
Robot Learning
Point of contact: Yixiao Wang
In robot learning research, our goal is to analyze and address critical challenges in developing generalist robot policies capable of diverse tasks across varied environments. Our current efforts focus on effective and scalable multimodal reasoning (vision, force, language) and policy representation learning, continual learning, and their generalizations.
Autonomous Driving
Point of contact: Wei Zhan, Yutaka Shimizu
To learn more about the research done at MSC in the past, you can download a research booklet here or check the “Previous Porjects” below.
Intelligent Control
Power System Control
Hard Disk Drive Control
Mechatronics
- Exoskeleton Design & Control for BMI Study
- Variable Stiffness Actuators (VSAs)
- Individualized Assistive Device for Rehabilitation and Augmentation
- Mechatronics for Human Assistance