Human–Robot Interaction & Embodied Intelligence
Connecting human intent with robotic action. We combine wearable muscle sensing, machine learning and tactile interfaces to make interaction with robots more intuitive. Our systems recognize gestures and estimate muscle forces for robot collaboration, assistive control and virtual environments.
Featured: flexible muscle impedance sensors — Science Advances, 2025.
Assistive & Wearable Robotics
Robotic assistance that moves with the body. We develop soft exoskeletons, exosuits and active fabrics that combine adaptable support with wearable comfort. Programmable stiffness, sensing and control enable research prototypes for lifting assistance, movement support and tremor suppression.
Featured: active fabrics — Advanced Materials, 2024; variable-stiffness wrist exoskeleton — IEEE RA-L, 2023.
Intelligent Robotic Materials & Structures
Building adaptability into the robot itself. We create structures that change shape, tune stiffness and sense their environment, connecting materials, mechanics and robotic function. Bio-inspired architectures and advanced manufacturing enable adaptive grippers, reconfigurable systems and wearable platforms.
Featured: scale-inspired robotic structures — Science Robotics, 2024; structured fabrics — Nature, 2021.
