Automation & Intelligent Robot Lab
Research
Our research focuses on robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence in the healthcare, manufacturing, and construction industries. The objectives of our research is to develop innovative solutions to address challenges in these areas and contribute to the advancement of robotics and automation technology for a better future of our society.
* Micro/nano robotics for healthcare engineering
The aim of this research is to enable medical practitioners with limited programming skills to use robotics methods for biological cell classification and manipulation. Although deep learning has shown great success in automated cell identification, current applications are tailored by computer experts for specific problems, making them impractical for non-experts. To address this, we developed an easy-to-use software and micro/nano robotic systems for biomedical applications. The micro/nano robotics can also be considered as a subfield in medical robotics that also involves developing medical image analysis methods and minimally invasive devices.
* AI for advanced manufacturing
The evolution of AI has offered powerful solutions for design, measurement, analysis, and prediction, which can also transform the existing procedures (e.g., design, machining, assembly, system diagnosis, etc.) in advanced manufacturing. In AIR lab, we also put efforts in explore new AI algorithms and methodologies to address the challenging problems in industrial applications.
*Smart Sensors and Actuations
The development of advanced sensors and actuators is crucial for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of human-robot interactions. In order to enable robots to coexist with humans safely, these devices must be able to detect and respond to changes in their environment in real time. For instance, sensors that can detect the proximity of humans or other obstacles can be used to prevent collisions and keep humans safe.
* Bioinspired and Biomimetic Intelligence
With billions of years evolution, nature has created intelligent objects and systems that can lend ideas for design and construction of robots. In this lab, we analyze living creatures (e.g., animals) and systems (e.g., swarm) to study biomimetic intelligence. Based on the bioinspiration and biomimetic concepts, we build miniaturized robots, smart actuators, and cellular systems with unconventional manufacturing techniques such as origami and soft 3D printing.
