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Universal Mechatronics Lab develops robotic systems for scientific exploration and operation in dynamic environments.

We research Autonomous robotics, human machine interacrtion, and robotic platforms designed to extend human capabilities in envoronments that are difficult, hazardous, or inaccessible.

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Mechatronics & Robotics for Dynamic Environments

Research and development in UAV systems, mechatronics, and autonomous technologies for dynamic environments.

Prior work includes UAV Control Using Eye Gestures, demonstrating human-in-the-loop interaction for aerial systems. Current research focuses on shared autonomy for scientific exploration in dynamic environments, including Martian and lunar surface applications.

Applications include scientific exploration, search and rescue, reconnaissance, and surveying in dynamic and unstructured operational environments.

Future development includes expansion into multi-domain autonomous systems, incorporating unmanned ground and surface vehicles (UGV and USV).

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UAV Autonomy and Control

Simulation based development of autonomous navigation and human machine interaction capabilities as the foundation for future robotic exploration platforms.

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Research Areas

Autonomous Robotics/ Controlled Sytems

Navigation, localization, mapping, and autonomy.

Human Machine Interaction

Alternative interfaces for controlling robotic systems.

Scientific Exploration

Robotic exploration of complex and dynamic environment.

Robotic Platforms

Development of UAV, UGV, and USV systems

Research

Research Focus

Shared Autonomy for Scientific Exploration in Dynamic Environments

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Previous Research

UAV Control Using Eye Gesture: Exploring the Skies Through Your Eyes

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Current Research Direction

Shared Autonomy and human machine interaction for robotic exploration of dynamic environments, including terrestrial, lunar and Martian analog environments.

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Engineering

Project 1- UAV Simulaation and Control

Status: Simulation Development

Autnomous takeoff
2m movement
90 degree rotation
Geometric flight patterns
Return to point origin
Mouse/Cursor Control

Project 1- UAV Simulaation and Control

Status: Simulation Development

Autnomous takeoff
2m movement
90 degree rotation
Geometric flight patterns
Return to point origin
Mouse/Cursor Control

Project 2- Human Machine Interaction

Status: Cursor based UAV control is being explored as a foundation for alternative human machine interfaces and future gaze based interation.

TBA

Project 3- Custom UAV Research Platform

Status: Concept/ Development .

Objectives

Research Oriented modular design
Onboard Computing
Sensing
Autonomous Navigation
Human Machine Interaction
Payload integration
Future Scientific Instrumentation

Applications

Project 2- Human Machine Interaction

Status: Cursor based UAV control is being explored as a foundation for alternative human machine interfaces and future gaze based interation.

TBA

Currently in development.

Development Log

2026: UAV Simulation

Autnomous navigation
Laptop Control
Cursor Control

2026: Custom UAV

Intial Architecture
Airframe Design
Flight Controlled Architecture

Future

Sensor Intergration
Mapping
Autonomous Navigation
Controlled flight testing

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