Wheeled robots on a gym floor in front of a person wearing a cap with wires and electrodes on it

Research

Pushing the frontiers of robotics research

Robust research community and advanced facilities

With more than 25 state-of-the-art research labs in the robotics and autonomous systems field, ASU drives positive change in society by collaboratively pursuing advancements in robotics technologies, systems and education. A robust community of faculty, students and researchers solves problems in collaboration with industry, government and the public. These relationships allow all parties involved to produce the most impact possible, solving problems more quickly and effectively than they would on their own.

Hands-on innovation and entrepreneurial mentorship

ASU nurtures the next generation of robotics researchers through innovative educational practices and hands-on lab experiences. The robotics and autonomous systems program also includes entrepreneurial mentorship for students and opportunities to develop creative abilities. Ultimately, the program aims to train students to be skilled problem solvers and prepares them to establish themselves in the robotics community and industry.

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A faculty member interacts with blocks with a robotic arm

Robust research community and advanced facilities

With more than 25 state-of-the-art research labs in the robotics and autonomous systems field, ASU drives positive change in society by collaboratively pursuing advancements in robotics technologies, systems and education. A robust community of faculty, students and researchers solves problems in collaboration with industry, government and the public. These relationships allow all parties involved to produce the most impact possible, solving problems more quickly and effectively than they would on their own.

Students work on robotics research in a lab, with a robot positioned in front of colorful objects

Hands-on innovation and entrepreneurial mentorship

ASU nurtures the next generation of robotics researchers through innovative educational practices and hands-on lab experiences. The robotics and autonomous systems program also includes entrepreneurial mentorship for students and opportunities to develop creative abilities. Ultimately, the program aims to train students to be skilled problem solvers and prepares them to establish themselves in the robotics community and industry.

Robotics and autonomous systems research areas

  • human-robot interfaces
  • prosthetics
  • exoskeletons
  • control systems
  • system dynamics
  • cyber-physical systems
  • Human Systems Integration
  • artificial intelligence
  • swarm robotics
  • soft robotics
  • perception
  • robot grasping
  • autonomous vehicles
  • unmanned aerial systems
  • human-swarm interaction
  • rehabilitation robotics
  • wearable and assistive robotics
  • computer vision
  • foldable robotics
  • biorobotics