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Garth Zeglin
Project Scientist

Associated center: CFR

Email address: garthz@cs.cmu.edu

Mailing address:
Carnegie Mellon University
Robotics Institute
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Research interests

I am fascinated by machines that combine elegant simplicity with dynamic motion. In practice, these are often mechanisms motivated by a deep understanding of the physics of their interaction with their environment. Most research I do is related to legged locomotion, developing one-legged hopping and two-legged walking machines. I follow a minimalist design approach, looking for simple mechanisms that utilize the passive dynamics of a task.

I am also interested in creating robotic sculpture, i.e, art that combines physical and computational processes to create compelling motion. I am also committed to fostering the connection between the technical and artistic communities. I would like to see robotic technology become a set of creative tools that can be used transparently as an un-self-conscious medium.

This section last updated - January 1999.

Research interest keywords

humanoid robotics, legged locomotion, mechanisms, and robotics art

Past Labs & Groups

Manipulation Lab - The Manipulation Laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University investigates fundamental modes of manipulation under uncertainty.
 

Current Projects [Past projects]

Bow Leg Hopper - A novel, single-leg, dynamically stabilized planar robot that efficiently traverses rugged terrains under computer control.
BowGo - We have developed BOWGO (patent pending) - a new kind of pogo stick that bounces higher, farther and more efficiently than conventional devices.
Dynamic Biped - We are developing a new series of bipedal walking robots that use passive-dynamic principles.
 

Publications

Note: This list may not be comprehensive. It contains only those publications in the RI publications database. Entries are listed in reverse chronological order.

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