Nano-optics for smart sensing and display
Abstract: Nano-optical devices provide a new way to control light at the subwavelength scale, enabling optical functionalities beyond conventional optics. By engineering the nanostructures, we can tailor the optical response as a function of space, polarization, wavelength, and angle of incidence -- effectively turning the optical front end into a controllable, programmable physical layer. This [...]
Accessible Dexterous Manipulation with Soft Hands: Designs, Methods, Models, and the DexKit Platform
Abstract: Robot dexterity remains an open challenge in robotics that has the potential to transform manufacturing, healthcare, and daily life. Robots that safely and robustly interact with unstructured environments must combine compliant hardware with models and planners that tolerate uncertainty. Additionally, if robust robot dexterity is to be realized outside of research labs, it must [...]