Robotics & Controls

Among the main motivations for designing, controlling and deploying robots is to replace humans in “dull, dirty and dangerous” jobs.

Areas of Expertise

  • Robotic navigation and mapping for exploration and intelligence gathering
  • Human-assistive technologies for the visually or mobility-impaired
  • Robotic networks for cooperative active sensing in environmental monitoring and intelligent transportation
  • New bio-inspired mobile robotic designs and control algorithms for emergency response and defense

Key Faculty

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Spotlight on Research

University of Delaware wins impact award at 2025 Farm Robotics Challenge

A team of University of Delaware students won a prize in a competition to design a technological solution to tackle agricultural challenges farmers face.

May is National Inventors Month

Meet Sambeeta Das, a member of UD’s growing innovation ecosystem

Robot-Assisted Therapeutic Engineering

UD engineers are studying how robotic devices can guide personalized rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients.

Programming Agility

UD engineers aim to give robots a leg up.

Robotic Masters

UD students conduct research with robot boats for industry partner.