Pitching balls in the Robotics Laboratory.
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Contact: Max
Donath
ME 211
Phone: (612) 625-2304
E-mail: donath@me.umn.edu
Robotics Laboratory
ME L136
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Research Summary
The focus of the Robotics Laboratory is on behavioral
reasoning, on sensors that provide real-time measurement of geometry-based
parameters, and on the control of manipulator arms and vehicles. We seek to develop an understanding of the mechanisms
needed for integrating sensors, intelligence, and motor control in order
to provide the flexibility and adaptability that is typically associated
with human function.
Work is presently underway to develop mechanisms for
perception, mapping, and navigation in the environment in which a vehicle
operates. We are also investigating how to achieve safe means for autonomous
control of vehicles in the event that the driver loses control (eg if
the driver falls asleep at the wheel).
Our goals are to achieve fault-tolerant behaviors
that mimic the human ability to successfully carry out poorly defined
and minimally structured tasks.
Work in the laboratory combines theory and experiment
in real-time sensing and control of multi-degree-of-freedom motion and
force. All the multiprocessor software for controlling our machines
was developed in the laboratory. Newer, higher-performance, real-time
multiprocessor-based controllers are developed as needed. Courses taught
in the Lab provide students with hands-on experience with embedded computing,
sensing and computer-controlled machines.
Related Work
Related work in vehicle guidance and navigation is
being performed in the Intelligent Vehicles Laboratory.
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