What we work on

Five research thrusts

From autonomous inspection to embodied AI and immersive simulation — a connected program aimed at practical, human-centered impact.

01

Autonomous Robotic Systems for Safety Monitoring, Inspection & Anomaly Detection

Field-deployable UAVs and multi-agent robots for continuous inspection, safety monitoring, and anomaly detection across construction, infrastructure, industrial, and energy environments.

02

Human-Centered Autonomy, Teleoperation & Remote HRC

Teleoperation, telepresence, and shared-autonomy systems that let people and robots work together safely in unstructured, safety-critical environments.

03

Embodied AI & LLM-Enabled Decision Support

Large language models, multimodal AI, and embodied agents that turn perception and operational data into actionable reports, guidance, and coordination.

04

Multiscale Simulation, Digital Twins & Synthetic Environments

High-fidelity simulations and digital twins that model worker behavior, crew interactions, and site dynamics for training, hazard analysis, and rare-scenario synthesis.

05

Worker-Centered Sensing, Human Factors & Safety Intelligence

Wearable and physiological sensing — fatigue, heat strain, EEG, gait — feeding human-aware robotics and context-aware safety decisions.

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See the papers, prototypes, and collaborations behind each thrust.

Featured projects

Selected work

Field robotics, autonomous inspection, and applied AI — in the lab and on real sites.

Interested in collaborating or joining the lab?

We partner with industry and agencies on robotics, UAV, and AI for the built environment — and we're always looking for curious, driven students.

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