AIR Lab Robot Autonomy Seminar Series
The AIR Lab Robot Autonomy Seminar Series is a dynamic platform at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems. This seminar series provides an invaluable forum for experts, researchers, and enthusiasts to delve into the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the field of robot autonomy. Through engaging talks, demonstrations, and interactive discussions, the seminar series explores a wide spectrum of topics, from state-of-the-art machine-learning algorithms for robot perception and control to novel approaches in human-robot interaction and cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the future of autonomous robotics. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in robotics, this seminar series is a vital hub for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and staying on the cutting edge of the ever-evolving field of robot autonomy.
Spring 2025 Newsletter
A simpler path to supercharge robotic systems
Professor Subhrajit Bhattacharya has earned a prestigious NSF CAREER award for project using the mathematical field of topology, which could help streamline complex robotic systems used in healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing.
The prestigious CAREER award is given annually to junior faculty members across the U.S. who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education, and the integration of education and research.
Chuah named an associate director of I-DISC
Computer science and engineering professor Mooi Choo Chuah has been appointed as an associate director of Lehigh’s Institute for Data, Intelligent Systems, and Computation (I-DISC), effective January 1, 2023. She succeeds professor Brian Davison, who was appointed as chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) on August 1, 2022.
Video: Building excitement for robotics in first-year students
Professor Rosa Zheng teaches a five-week introduction to robotics class for Lehigh first-year engineering students as part of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department lab course. The students learn to build, simulate and race a one-tenth scale Ford Fiesta.
First workshop on robot versatility 2022
During the event, we had five presentations from top researchers in robotics, presenting their perspectives and ideas in this area. The agenda can be found here.
Video: Using robots to help people
Research by computer science and Engineering PhD students Jiawei Xu and Diego Salazar D’Antonio involves using robots to manipulate objects without human intervention, with the ultimate goal of helping humanity perform a range of tasks.
Siami ’14G ’17 PhD awarded NSF grant for research on complex networks
Mechanical engineering alum Milad Siami ’14G ’17 PhD, an assistant professor at Northeastern University, has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation in support of his research on streamlining complex networks.
The project seeks “to make large-scale complex networks simpler by sparse interactions in the right place at the right time.”
Siami received his MS and PhD from Lehigh and was advised by mechanical engineering and mechanics professor Nader Motee, who directs Lehigh’s Distributed Control and Dynamical Systems Laboratory and Autonomous and Intelligent Robotics (AIR) Lab.
Congratulations Milad!
US Robotics Roadmap 2020
We are happy to announce that the US Roadmap 2020 has been published by Now Publishers.
Link to article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1561/2300000066