Robots and Drones

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.

Some of our advanced drone applications include assisting and guiding firefighters and incident commanders; GIS mapping and data collection; and AI-based bridge and road inspection using drones. Below is a rotating selection of our standout investigators in these areas.

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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

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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