Robotics and autonomous systems

Robotics is a foundation of mechanical engineering, though it has evolved through the years. While the first day of classes in 1872 included the latest information of industrial machines, today's researchers are working in soft robotics and machine learning. This is the hands-on experience we share with students and industry.

Engineering a better way to eat (video)

Virginia Tech researchers, along with collaborators at Cornell University, have created a new robot friendly utensil to assist individuals with limited mobility. The kiri-spoon – from “kirigami,” the Japanese art form of cutting paper – can both grasp like a fork and scoop like a spoon.