Professor, Department of Computer Science, Stanford University
Director of Stanford Robotics Lab
Research focuses on novel control architectures, algorithms, sensing, and human-friendly designs for robotics in complex environments
Emphasizes safe and cooperative interaction between robots, humans, and the physical world
Applies understanding of human movement to therapy, athletic training, and performance enhancement
Studies human cognitive task representation and physical skills to enhance robot autonomy
Explores robotic applications in healthcare, industry, smart agriculture, smart cities, and hazardous or inaccessible environments such as deep oceans, mines, and space