I am a Senior Systems Scientist at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University and the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC). My work focuses on using robotics for discovery and exploration, and as a workforce for hazardous duty and in demanding applications.
Since 1998, I have led recognized robotic programs and produced robotics systems and technology for Robotic Search for Antarctic Meteorites (1998-2000), Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle (2001-2002),Gladiator (2002-2004), Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle (2005-2008), and Safe Operations of Unmanned systems for Reconnaissance in Complex Environments (2010-2012).
Currently I lead research and development of autonomous robots for mining of noble metals, novel robotic mechanisms for all-terrain mobility, and new methods for design and prototyping of unmanned ground vehicles.
Research Topics
- Field & Service Robotics
- Robotics in Hazardous Application
- Robotics for Scientific Discovery
- Mining Robotics
- Robotics in Agriculture and Forestry
- Robotics in Construction
- Industrial Robotics
- Space Robots and Systems
- Robot Structures
- Wheeled Robots
- Legged Robots
- Robotics Foundations
- Mechanisms and Actuation
