The Adaptation Robotic Manipulation Laboratory, led by Dr. Frank L. Hammond III, focuses on a variety of research topics including soft pneumatically-actuated robots, teleoperated manipulators, and sensory feedback enabled human augmentation devices. The goal of this research is to leverage our knowledge of human and animal biomechanics, novel soft sensing and actuation methods, human cognition and perception, and machine learning to create robots that boast the versatility and adaptability of biological organisms/manipulators, while possessing the precision, strength and speed of modern machines.

OPPORTUNITIES

  • Graduate research position (Summer 2022) in mechanical or biomedical engineering, focused on the development and testing of pediatric haptic feedback display for treatment of peripheral neuropathy.

  • Graduate research position (Summer 2022) in mechanical or biomedical engineering, focused on designing a wearable device with a tunable mechanical interface.

  • Graduate research position (Summer 2022) in neuroscience and psychology, focused on the role of cognition wearable device design.

Please see the Opportunities page for details on how to apply.

OUTREACH

The ARM Lab participates in several robotics outreach programs and science fairs, and is eager to participate in STEM-related K-12 camps and host high school students for summer research experiences.

RECENT NEWS

  • Publication (October 2022): Alex’s paper entitled “An Impedance-Controlled Testbed for Simulating Variations in the Mechanical Fit of Wearable Devices,” was presented at the 2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2022). Congratulations, Alex!

  • Publication (October 2022): Bangyuan’s paper entitled “Kirigami Skin Whisker Sensor for Contact Aware Locomotion in Biomimetic Swimmers,” written with Dr. Hong Yeo’s lab, was presented at the 2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2022). Congratulations, Benny!

  • Publication (March 2022): Alex’s paper entitled “Evaluation of a Pneumatic Vest to Treat Symptoms of ARDS Caused by COVID-19,” written with Dr. Max Weinmann, was accepted for publication in the Journal of Medical Devices. Congratulations, Alex!

The ARM Lab is located on the 4th floor of the Uncas A. Whitaker Building, 313 Ferst Drive NW in Georgia Tech’s Biomedical Engineering Quad