MEAM Seminar: “Robots that Evolve on Demand”
Soft robots have the potential to adapt their morphologies and behavioral control policies to changing tasks and environments. Inspired by the dynamic plasticity of living organisms and the general adaptability […]
MEAM Seminar: “Leveraging Impedance Properties for Free Self-Sensing in Actuators for Compact Robots”
Self-sensing actuators provide a compelling approach to designing compact robotic systems by integrating sensing capabilities directly into the actuator, eliminating the need for external sensors. This presentation, titled “Leveraging Impedance […]
MEAM Seminar: “Modeling the Unique Behaviors of Liquid Crystal Elastomers”
Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) exhibit complex thermomechanical behaviors that can be harnessed for a wide variety of applications in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and impact protection. The material comprises stiff […]
MEAM Seminar: “Flow Architectures, From Capillary Networks to Blood Transport through Organs”
Flow systems in nature, whether animate or inanimate, have evolved in time toward greater efficiency by adapting, or ‘morphing’, their configuration to decrease resistance to the currents flowing through them. […]
MEAM Seminar: “Multiscale and Multi-physics Mechanics Involving Highly Flexible Nano and Continuum Rods”
Flexible rod-like structures such as nanotubes and nanowires have found significant interest in nanoelectronic applications. Likewise, with the recent advancement in soft robotics and additive manufacturing, an important goal is […]
MEAM Seminar: “Microscopic Mayhem: Cancer in Three-Dimensions”
Critical to advancing immunotherapy and cell therapy in cancer is developing a deeper understanding pf the dynamics of immune cell-mediated cytotoxicity. The results from the multidisciplinary effort reported here include […]
MEAM Ph.D. Thesis Defense: “Tribosintering of Metal Oxide Nanocrystals”
Machinery relies on lubrication to regulate friction and wear at contacting interfaces. As lubricants become less viscous to save energy and cost, and as new technologies like electric vehicles operate […]
MEAM Ph.D. Thesis Defense: “Coupling Hard and Soft Interfaces to Realize Actuators and Energy Sources that Bring Robots Towards Animal Mobility”
Mobile robots have shown significant advancements in agility, intelligence, and efficiency over the past few decades. However, their endurance and overall performance remain limited by the onboard power supplies. Current […]
MEAM Ph.D. Thesis Defense: “Exploring Multimodal Sensing Across the Stack for Robot Manipulation”
Despite substantial progress in robotics, achieving human-like manipulation remains a significant challenge. Existing robotic systems typically leverage human-inspired sensory modalities: vision, touch, and proprioception. However, these modalities are historically studied […]
MEAM Seminar: “Multifunctional Architected Structures”
Funicular structural forms maximize the structural performance and minimize the use of materials by carrying the applied loads in the form of pure tensile/compressive axial forces. The internal structure of […]