Vanderbilt University Robotics and Autonomous Systems Lab
Vanderbilt University research lab focused on human-robot interaction, assistive robotics, and autonomous systems for healthcare and rehabilitation.
The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (RASL) at Vanderbilt University School of Engineering is directed by Professor Nilanjan Sarkar (David K. Wilson Professor of Engineering and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs). RASL focuses on developing novel robotic and virtual reality systems for human-robot and human-computer interaction, with applications in neurodevelopmental disabilities (autism, schizophrenia, dementia), stroke rehabilitation, and assistive technologies for older adults.
Research methods include signal processing and pattern recognition of physiological signals (EEG, heart rate, eye gaze), machine learning and adaptive control algorithms. Notable funded projects include NSF grants for AI-driven communication tools for neurodivergent individuals (AiCoVE virtual environment), NIH/NSF-funded augmented reality systems to address loneliness in older adults (~$2.7M), and socially assistive robotics comparing animatronics vs. humanoids. RASL collaborates with Vanderbilt's Frist Center for Autism and Innovation.
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