Robotics

Autonomous Air and Ground Integrations

robot or drone sits on a table during a conference

Our researchers empower robotic systems with AI-driven solutions to allow them to have human-like perceptions and make complex decisions. Meanwhile, we improve the safety and autonomy of robotic navigation through intelligent perception and novel algorithms.

Our advanced applications include emergency response robotics; autonomous vehicle navigation; GIS mapping and data collection; and AI-based bridge and road inspection systems. Below is a rotating selection of our standout investigators in these areas.

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   ○ Related Strength: Artificial Intelligence
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   ○ Related Strength: Biomedical Engineering

Selected Publications

Agiwal, M., Roy, A., and Saxena, N. (2016). Next generation 5G wireless networks: A comprehensive survey. IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, 18(3).

Elahi, B. and Amiri Tokaldany, S. (2020). Application of Internet of Things-Aided Simulation and Digital Twin Technology in Smart Manufacturing. Advances in Mathematics for Industry 4.0.  

Jiang, L., et al. Bio-Inspired Breastfeeding Simulator Integrated With Software Interface and Feedback Controls. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters 7.2 (2021): 1118-1125, 2022.

Zhang, Z., Mayberry, S., Wu, W., and Zhang, F., (2023). Distributed Cooperative Kalman Filter Constrained by Advection-diffusion Equation for Mobile Sensor Networks. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 10.

Award Highlights

Jiang, Elahi, Luo, Papa, "Demonstrating Mixed Reality and Edge Computing in Human-Robot Interaction and Collaboration Considering Human Factors" — NSF, 2024

Jiang (co-PI), "Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions Equipment/Instrumentation Funding" — DoD, 2021

Liu, Wu, "RINGS: Enabling Joint Sensing, Communication, and Multi-Tenant Edge AI for Cooperative Perception Systems" — NSF, 2022

Affiliates

CSU STEM-NET

Mineta Transportation Institute

Spatial Analytics And Visualization Institute

Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center


Featured Faculty

elahiBehin Elahi
Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Human-Robot Interaction and Collaboration, Simulation, 
AI, Automation and Industrial Internet of Things, 
Human-Machine Interface, Machine Learning, Optimization
ORCID: 0000-0002-9575-9575

lin jiangLin Jiang
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Human-robot Interaction, Smart Materials, Soft Robotics, Medical Devices
ORCID: 0000-0003-3085-9847

liuKaikai Liu
Associate Professor of Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering, Computer Systems and Networks, AI, Intelligent and Autonomous Systems, Internet-of-Things
ORCID: 0000-0001-6262-2225

saxenaNavrati Saxena
Associate Professor of Computer Science
5G/6G, Wireless Mobile communications, IoT, AI/ML in Wireless Networks, Vehicular Communications, Empowering Women Micro-Entrepreneurs
ORCID: 0000-0002-4875-0420

wuWencen Wu
Associate Professor of Computer Engineering 
Robotics, Machine Learning, Estimation Theory, and Control Theory Applied to Autonomous Intelligent Systems
ORCID: 0000-0002-9080-754X

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