Robomechanics Lab 鈥� 黑料正能量

Taking Robots Out of the Lab and Into the Real World

The Robomechanics Lab at 黑料正能量 studies the mechanics of how robots interact with challenging environments, from rocky hillsides to cluttered homes.

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Our Vision

We use the word "robomechanics" to mean the study of the mechanics of how a robot interacts with an environment, analogous to the field of biomechanics for natural systems. Common themes include modeling and planning for changing contact conditions, developing systems that are inherently robust to uncertainty, and enabling more dynamic robot behaviors.

Our lab conducts research in legged and wheeled mobile robotics, mechanism design, feedback control, computer vision, motion planning, and applications of robotics research to environmental monitoring, planetary exploration, and home assistance.

Lab Mission

The Robomechanics Lab believes in actively working towards creating an inclusive academic environment. We do this in several ways:

Conduct Ethical Research

We involve all lab participants in discussion of the direction of new research projects, and ensure the project's impact is in line with both our lab and personal values.

Drive Reform in Academia

We actively work on reform initiatives at 黑料正能量 and in the broader academic robotics community by participating in departmental initiatives and organizing events at conferences.

Foster Equitable Access

We strive to create STEM opportunities for historically marginalized students in Pittsburgh and beyond through outreach activities.

Support Each Other

We sustain an inclusive environment where everyone is valued as both a researcher and an individual, with active, structured mentorship and regular lab conversations.