Kod*lab
a subsidiary of the Penn Engineering GRASP Lab
We are interested in the application of dynamical systems theory to the invention and construction of intelligent machines and systems, with a particular focus on biologically inspired robotics. Many of us have worked in robotics with emphasis on dynamical dexterity and the management of kinetic energy in designing machines capable of performing useful work on their bodies and environments. Others of us have worked on more abstract problems of control and coordination with the object of developing new methods of design and analysis toward the construction of such machines.
News
Introducing XRL and Canid
April 26th, 2012
Two new robots, XRL and Canid, were introduced at the SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing Conference in Baltimore, MD. XRL is a lighter version of X-RHex designed to be highly agile, and Canid is a quadruped with an actively controlled compliant spine.
FLL 2012
January 28th, 2012
Deniz, Avik, Justin and Jorge attended the First Lego League robotics competition for middle schoolers and demo-ed the X-RHex robots to attendees.
SSRR 2011
November 4th, 2011
Aaron Johnson presented a paper at the IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics (SSRR2011) on Hill and Stair Climbing in Kyoto, Japan.
Past News
Projects
Robotic prototypes pursued in our lab have focused on both level ground and vertical locomotion in complex outdoor terrain.
X-RHex is a biologically inspired running robot designed for robust operation in complex, natural, outdoor terrain. The first RHex to feature a modular payload system.
XRL is a lighter version of X-RHex designed to be more agile than previous RHexs, XRL also features a modular payload system.
Canid is a quadrupedal robot with an actively controlled flexible back meant for high speed running.
People
Faculty
Postdoctoral Researchers
Ph.D. Students
Master’s Students
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Matthew Hale (Sr.)
Ryan Knopf (Sr.)
Gavin Kenneally? (Sr.)
Alumni
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