This research aims to develop an automated industrial system to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The system is being developed through a collaborative co-design approach, integrating expertise from multiple institutions. As a robotics engineer and primary researcher, I am responsible not only for developing the robotic and autonomous systems but also for planning and managing interdisciplinary collaboration to build fully integrated solutions.
This robot was co-designed through the integration of architecture, motion planning, and robotics expertise. It consists of modular actuators arranged in kinematic chains using real construction materials. Multiple chains work in parallel to perform locomotion, linking, and material transport. Each actuator includes a screw-driving module for assembly. A digital twin-based system with motion capture enables autonomous monitoring and control. Ongoing work focuses on increasing degrees of freedom for fully automated 3D construction.
This research focuses on developing bioinspired robotic platforms capable of operating in complex environments by integrating multiple locomotion modes. As the primary researcher, I have played a key role in designing and developing mechanisms and robot platforms inspired by the locomotion strategies and mechanism found in nature.
This robot is a multimodal platform that combines jumping, perching, and gliding locomotion. Its development focuses on two main aspects: mechanical design for each locomotion mode and the study of interactions between them. Understanding these interactions enables optimal timing for mode transitions and informs design parameters that enhance overall performance. An aerodynamic tail is included to provide orientation control during transitions, ensuring stable and efficient maneuvering.
This robot mimics the basilisk lizard’s amphibious locomotion through optimized leg mechanisms and a two-degree-of-freedom hydrodynamic tail, enabling stable propulsion and steering on both water and land.
This robot climbs walls using adhesive footpads inspired by the gecko lizard’s locomotion strategy, along with a body mechanism that enables repeated surface contact. Its leg design allows adaptation to curved surfaces and supports payloads during vertical climbing.