Research Focus
The competency in robotics R&D in Robotics Research Centre
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System Design
Configurability, adaptability, architecture, integration
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Actuation
Multi-DOF actuators, compliant actuators, variable stiffness actuators, smart material based actuators
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Manipulation
Grasping, dexterous and dynamic manipulation, motion planning
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Mobility
Biped robot, multi-legged robot, track vehicles, omni-direction/holonomic drives, biomimic drives
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Sensors
MEMS sensors, wearable sensors
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Perception
Tracking, recognition, scene detection
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Interaction
Human-robot interaction, user interface, robot-robot interaction, safety
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Navigation/Control
Navigation, localization, mapping, planning, machine learning, control
Comprehensive possible application domains of our robotics R&D are listed below. These areas can build the foundation for our next research areas or segments to focus on. Click on the images below to learn more about our research.
- Medical robots, robots for surgery or micro-manipulation
- Rehabilitation/assistive robots
- Tele-presence robots
- Social assistive robots
- Educational robots
- Human-robot interaction
- Industrial robots
- Industrial automation
- Robotic application development
- Construction robots
- Autonomous inspection robots
- Airport/port automation
- Unmanned autonomous vehicles
- Unmanned surface vehicles