Scientists
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Designs robots that roll, walk and hop. Research interests include robotic mobility, mechatronics, and control. Applications include space and defense robotics.
da1v [AT] cs.cmu.edu
(412) 681-5901, (412) 268-7224
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Bernardine is an Assistant Research Professor who founded and directs the TechBridgeWorld group that creates technology for developing communities, and co-founded and co-directs the rCommerce Lab, engaged in coordination and planning research.
mbdias [AT] ri.cmu.edu
(412) 268-9365
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cgeyer [AT] ri.cmu.edu
(412) 268-7147
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Develops distributed active sensing systems focusing on uncertainty management as motivation for robot action. Applications include cooperative search by teams of aerial and ground robots.
grocholsky [AT] ri.cmu.edu
(412) 268-7147
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Kantor, George
George develops robots that drive, balance, and swim for applications including scientific exploration, mining, and agriculture. His research focuses on control and position estimation for robotic systems with interesting dynamics.
kantor [AT] cmu.edu
(412)268-7084
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Stephen is a post-doctoral researcher developing novel vision processing to tackle challenging outdoor robotics problems.
nuske [AT] cmu.edu
(412) 268-1622
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Driving and flying robots for security; digging and assembly robots for the workplace. Reseach interests include motion planning, perception, and coordination in natural environments.
ssingh [AT] cmu.edu
(412) 268-6577
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Codirects National Robotics Engineering Consortium. Research interests include path planning, multi-robot control, computer vision, and artificial intelligence for construction, agricultural, mining, and exploration robots.
tony+ [AT] cmu.edu
(412) 268-8155
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Chris develops autonomous vehicles. He was the Director of Technology for Tartan Racing, the winner of the 2007 Darpa Urban Challenge. His research Interests include perception, planning, and robotic systems applied to autonomous vehicles.
curmson [AT] ri.cmu.edu
(412) 268-5901
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David creates robots for exploration. He leads field investigations to extreme environments (deserts, volcanoes, the arctic and underwater) and develops technology for space. His research focuses on perception, planning, learning and autonomy.
dsw [AT] ri.cmu.edu
(412) 268-5421
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Red founded and directs the FRC; he develops work systems for agriculture, mining and exploration. He led the urban challenge win. He is pursuing the Google Lunar X Prize
red [AT] ri.cmu.edu
(412) 268-6556
Staff
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Joshua is working above, on and below the ground. He builds underground sensors for mapping and localization, and reliable computing for ground and space.
anhalt [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
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Babu, Kartik
I'm currently working on precision pose-estimation methods for large machines. Previous work/Other interests cover motion planning, control methods and co-ordinated manipulation.
kartik[dot]babu [AT] gmail.com
412-721-9440
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Erika works on Mechanical/Thermal aspects of the Google Lunar X Prize. The X Prize is part of a $30 million international competition to safely land a robot on the Moon, rove 500 meters, and send images and data back to the Earth.
etbannon [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
4122686121
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Sarah is a Project Assistant for TechBridgeWorld working primarily for Assistant Research Professor M. Bernardine Dias. She develops programs related to innovative technology in collaboration with partners in developing communities.
sarahtbw [AT] cs.cmu.edu
(412) 268-7147
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Bittner, Robert
Bob drives testing and validation to support the development of autonomous vehicles. He also provides logistics and operations support for Robot City.
rbittner [AT] cmu.edu
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Supports development of fieldable mobile systems, with an emphasis on UAVs. Research interests include nonlinear control, gps-denied navigation, and flight in close quarters.
lylesjazz [AT] gmail.com
(412) 268-4749
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Creates innovative technologies and systems for developing communities, primarily affiliated with TechBridgeWorld Initiative.
mfdias [AT] ri.cmu.edu
(412) 478-0691
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Michele works with Tartan Racing and Carnegie Mellon's Google Lunar X Prize team. She coordinates program development, public relations, events & outreach, and fundraising activities.
michgitt [AT] cmu.edu
(412) 268-6556
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Brad develops software for mobile manipulators and unmanned ground vehicles. His research interests include autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance, controllers, and designing robust system architectures.
bhamner [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 268-5997
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Research interests include navigation, autonomy software, and system integration for exploration robotics.
dom [AT] cmu.edu
(412) 268-3856
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Dave is a jack-of-all-trades whose research with human odometry and mobile robots is applied to security, search and rescue, and mine mapping.
dack [AT] cmu.edu
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Research interests lie with performance metrics of human-robot teams, and specifically with the use of fault-tolerance to improve system performance. Works with Pioneers, LAGR, ER1, and E-Gator robots.
bkannan [AT] cs.cmu.edu
(412)268-9816
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David specializes in controls and system design. He works with hardware and software to create systems that work in the field. Some of his projects include cars that drive by themselves, rovers to explore the moon, and boats for science.
dkohanba [AT] cmu.edu
412-268-2856
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Koterba, Seth
Seth is a Research Engineer specializing in mobile manipulation. His current research involves collaboration with NASA, the military, and partners in the automotive industry. Seth holds a Master’s Degree from the Robotics Institute at CMU.
skoterba [AT] cs.cmu.edu
(412) 268-4749
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Mannor, Rama
rama [AT] cmu.edu
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Messinger, Kristen
Kristen works on the Google Lunar X Prize project. She handles financial administration for the team as well as works on field testing the robot.
krism [AT] cmu.edu
412-268-9462
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Miller, Nick
Nick's specialties include analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of mechanical systems. His Tartan Racing roles include implementation and testing of mechatronic devices.
nickmiller [AT] cmu.edu
(310)489-3755
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Sanae provides administrative support for Dr. Sanjiv Singh and Dr. David Wettergreen's teams. She also works as the Managing Editor for the Journal of Field Robotics.
sminick [AT] cs.cmu.edu
(412) 268-5977
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Scholtz, Maggie
mscholtz [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
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Wenfan manages FRC computing infrastructure, software, hardware, and services. He also develops and integrates mobile robots, embedded system and component technologies
wshi [AT] cmu.edu
(412) 268-6558
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Snider, Jarrod
Jarrod develops sensing, electronics, and drive-by-wire capability for Tartan Racing. His expertise includes motion controls and navigation software.
jmsnider [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 268-8076
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Spencer was an Apache test pilot after West Point before joining FRC in 2003. He currently leads testing for the Google Lunar XPRIZE and logistics for the Lunar Rover Initiative.
sspiker [AT] cmu.edu
(412) 215-3713
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Ermine is a Project Assistant for TechBridgeWorld working primarily for Assistant Research Professor M. Bernardine Dias. She will assist in expanding TechBridgeWorld’s programs, marketing, and fundraising efforts.
eteves [AT] cs.cmu.edu
(412) 268-1289
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Developer of robots like Nomad, Zoe, and Hyperion, and deployments from South America to the Arctic Circle. Research interests include exploration robotics, electronics, and system integration.
jpt [AT] cs.cmu.edu
(412) 268-1201
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Thornton, John
John leads mechanical design and works with program planning for the Lunar X Prize.
johnthornton [AT] cmu.edu
412-268-6121
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Vijayarangan, Srinivasan
srinivasan [AT] cmu.edu
201-328-4298
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Mike is a veteran of many developments and deployments of robots like Nomad and Hyperion for extreme environments such as Antarctic ice fields and the Atacama Desert. He develops perception architecures, autonomy software, controls, and interfaces.
mwagner [AT] cmu.edu
(412) 268-5354
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Chuck develops robots for deployment in mines, caves, tunnels and other underground structures. Testing lead for Lunar X. Veteran of nuclear cleanup, service and environmental robots. Manages FRC facility and the RI machine shop.
warrenw [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 268-1119
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Marc is combining human and robot skills for cooperative games like team treasure hunting. Research interests include multirobot collaboration, path planning, visualization, and sensors.
mbz [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 268-9816
Students
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Research interests lie with robot autonomy and heterogeneous team coordination, and specifically with the use of machine learning to develop relevant control policies. Works with Segway RMP robots.
bargall [AT] ri.cmu.edu
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Develops architectures and addresses interdependencies of electronics, software, and mechanism. Research interests include reliable autonomous systems in hazardous environments and Urban Challenge racing.
cbaker [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 268-7964
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Barsa , Ray
Ray is a member of the mechanical team pursuing the Google Lunar X Prize. His interests include CAD design and verification of the mobility and structural systems on Red Rover.
raybar [AT] gmail.com
(201) 925-4490
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Blake develops testing cinematography and media production for the X PRIZE Project. His research includes photonic physics, radio astronomy and space sensor technology.
blakec [AT] cmu.edu
(412) 999-8807
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Desnoyer, Mark
Mark is a computing expert currently contributing to the Google Lunar X Prize. He focuses primarily on the avionics design, software testing and techniques for autonomous cinematography.
mdesnoyer [AT] gmail.com
(412) 268-7413
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Dille, Michael
mdille3 [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
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Joe designs and implements nonlinear stochastic filters for position estimation from noisy range measurements. His research interests include navigation and mapping for mobile robots.
josephad [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 268-5997
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He develops SLAM techniques that utilize sonar data for navigation in 3D environments. Research includes localization, navigation, and control for mobile robots. A goal is to explore and map a deep water filled cave in Mexico.
than [AT] cmu.edu
(412) 268-9576
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Finman, Ross
rfinman [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 216-9573
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Furlong, Michael
Michael is currently working in software development and field testing on the Google Lunar X-Prize. His research interests lie in deliberative planning and computational neuroscience.
furlong [AT] cmu.edu
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Guerin, Kel
Kel has a degree in Optical Engineering. His interests include computer vision, robotic space systems, multispectral imaging and space mission design. He is a Masters student and is designing a vision system for the Google Lunar X Prize Project.
kguerin.optics [AT] gmail.com
5204003440
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Gupta, Yush
Yush Gupta is an Electrical Engineering and Computer science double major. Currently, Yush is working as a software engineer on the Red Rover to compete in the Lunar XPrize. His research interests include stereo vision and autonomous operations.
ypg [AT] cmu.edu
(484) 515-0351
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Fred develops a planning system that enables mobile robots to assemble structures of many components in constrained environments. Example structures range from IKEA furniture to planetary habitats and more.
fwh [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 268-7086
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Geoff is interested in coordinating large teams of robots to search the physical world. His work draws on techniques from graph theory, multi-agent planning, and probabilistic robotics. Applications include emergency response and assistive robotics.
gholling [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 268-7086
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Huber, Steven
sahuber [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(281) 389-8171
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Hurley, Justin
Justin Hurley is a second year undergraduate student in computer science at Carnegie Mellon University.
jmhurley [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
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Research interests include the use of market mechanisms for multirobot coordination.
egjones [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 268-1513
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Mani, Goutham
gmani [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
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Matthew investigates heuristics for single-agent search approaches to vehicle motion planning and problem formulations for planning under uncertainty.
mmcnaugh [AT] ri.cmu.edu
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Ayorkor develops optimization algorithms for path planning, task allocation and routing. She also explores the role of technology in development and has worked on TechBridgeWorld projects related to literacy and robotics education.
ayorkor [AT] cmu.edu
412-268-8645
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Moreland, Scott
Scott is a graduate student of CMU's Mechanical Engineering Department. He is currently focusing on design and field testing of a prototype lunar vehicle. Interests lie in lunar resource utilization and surface mobility.
smoreland [AT] cmu.edu
412 592 4455
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Kevin's specialties include navigation, signal processing, and controls. He led CMU's Red Team and developed a road tracking system for Tartan Racing. He is currently researching navigation algorithms for autonomous vehicle safety.
kp [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 657-2835
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Saenko, Maryanna
msaenko [AT] cmu.edu
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Basti develops algorithms for autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles. His research focusses on planning and sensing for obstacle avoidance and autonomous landing.
basti [AT] cs.cmu.edu
(412) 268-7086
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young-woo.seo [AT] ri.cmu.edu
412-268-3978
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Silver, David
Dave is interested in developing robust and reliable approaches for autonomous mobile robots. He has previously worked on the Subterranean Robotics and UPI Projects.
dsilver+ [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
(412) 268-7092
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Jessica is the Administrative Intern for TechBridgeWorld. She has also written papers and worked on plans for Robot City. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in urban design and professional writing.
jessicathurston [AT] cmu.edu
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Uland develops sensors and perception models for robotic exploration.
uyw [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
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Ling works on path planning and coverage in multi-dimensional environments.
lingx [AT] andrew.cmu.edu
Visitors
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Chamberlain, Caleb
Caleb specializes in embedded development and DSP programming. He currently develops sensor networks for monitoring specialty agriculture, and is developing embedded platforms for image processing.
voiceafx [AT] gmail.com
(8010 400 -3829
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Dey is interested in and works on Machine Vision, Path Planning and Sense and Avoid technologies for autonomous aerial vehicles.
debadeep [AT] cs.cmu.edu
(412)268-5997
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Ferguson, Dave
Exploits properties of state space to replan for circumstances encountered during missions. Research interests include path planning, navigation, and exploration. Applications include mine mapping and agile outdoor robots.
dif [AT] cmu.edu
(412) 268-3978
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Jesús works on distributed data fusion systems by using probabilistic approaches. He also works on cooperative and proactive perception among heterogeneous robots.
jescap [AT] cartuja.us.es
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Galatali, Tugrul
Develops infrastructural software for autonomous vehicles. Research interests beyond software include control and planning for vehicles approaching their performance envelopes.
tugrul [AT] galatali.com
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Taylor, Bruce
blt [AT] cs.cmu.edu