The Robotics Center at the University of Utah is a leader in research spanning Mobile, Aerial, and Space Robotics, integrating expertise from labs in the Mechanical Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering Departments.  In Mobile Robotics, researchers focus on developing agile ground-based robots capable of autonomous navigation and task execution, with applications in disaster response and industrial automation and designing advanced control algorithms for these systems, enhancing their precision and adaptability. Aerial Robotics research emphasizes designing UAVs and drones for tasks like aerial surveillance and environmental monitoring, leveraging the expertise in flight control and sensor integration. Space Robotics initiatives explore robotics for space exploration and satellite missions, including autonomous operations and manipulation tasks in extreme environments. Collaborative efforts across these labs drive innovation in robotics technologies with applications across diverse industries and space exploration endeavors.

Magnetic and Medical
Robotics Lab

Jake Abbott, PhD

Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Utah Learning Lab for
Manipulation Autonomy (LL4MA)

Tucker Hermans, PhD

Assistant Professor
Kahlert School of Computing

DARC Lab

Kam Leang, PhD

Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Robotic Systems Lab

Mark A. Minor, PhD