Locomotion fundamentally works because systems are able to change their constraints during gait cycles.
Spiders use vibrations in their webs to perceive the world around them.
Tethered projectiles wrapping around a target
The Laboratory for Robotics and Applied Mechanics (LRAM) specializes in research at the interface of robotics, physics, and biology. This work includes projects inspired by:
We also conduct fundamental mathematical research in the field of geometric mechanics, which uses principles from differential geometry to gain insight on problems in classical mechanics.
As a third aspect of our work, we collaborate with local industry to improve the automation of difficult tasks that require highly-flexible solutions.
