We present a novel computational approach to optimizing the morphological design of
robots. Our framework takes as input a parameterized robot design as well as a motion plan …

The process of robot design is a complex task and the majority of design decisions are still
based on human intuition or tedious manual tuning. A more informed way of facing this task …

We present a novel computational approach to optimizing the morphological design of
robots. Our framework takes as input a parameterized robot design and a motion plan …

We present a novel computational approach to design the robotic devices from high-level
motion specifications. Our computational system uses a library of modular components …

Legged robots are constantly evolving, and energy efficiency is a major driving factor in their
design. However, combining mechanism efficiency and trajectory planning can be …

We present an open-source framework for develo** optimal leg designs for walking
robots. The leg design parameters (eg, link lengths, transmission ratios, and spring …

Versatility is one of the main factors driving the adoption of robots on the assembly line and
in other applications. Compared to fixed-automation solutions, a single industrial robot can …

The kinematic motion of a robotic character is defined by its mechanical joints and actuators
that restrict the relative motion of its rigid components. Designing robots that perform a given …

Optimal behaviours of a system to perform a specific task can be achieved by leveraging the
coupling between trajectory optimization, stabilization, and design optimization. This …

We present a versatile framework for the computational co-design of legged robots and
dynamic maneuvers. Current state-of-the-art approaches are typically based on random …