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Robotics Research

The depth and breadth of IRIM breaks through disciplinary boundaries and allows for transformative research that transitions from theory to robustly deployed systems featuring next-generation robots. Fundamental research includes expertise in mechanics, control, perception, artificial intelligence and cognition, interaction, and systems. Our strategic research is organized around six main themes.

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Students discussing a swarm robot project

Robotics Education

Georgia Tech offers an interdisciplinary path to an MS in Robotics, as well as the first Ph.D. program in robotics, to students enrolled in a participating school within either the College of Computing or the College of Engineering. A fully integrated, multidisciplinary experience, the M.S. & Ph.D. programs include both coursework and research with faculty members in various units across campus.

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Clinical Trial Research in the Human Augmentation Center

Core Research Facilities

The Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines at Georgia Tech supports and facilitates the operation of several core research facilities on campus allowing our faculty, students and collaborators to advance the boundaries of robotics research.

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Students touring labs at GT during National Robotics Week

IRIM & Outreach

The Institute for Robotics & Intelligent Machines (IRIM) participates in numerous K-12 STEM and community outreach activities related to robotics. Additionally, IRIM hosts tours throughout the year, and our student group, RoboGrads, participates in activities to raise awareness of the importance of robotics technology and stimulate interest in the field

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IRIM Faculty with Industry at robotics conference

IRIM & Industry

Our Industry Affiliates Program allows members to explore opportunities for research collaboration, facilities and services, consulting, student hiring, and other interactions. Whether you join as a strategic partner, an affiliate, or as a member of one of our customized consortia, your company will be supported through our work as a interdisciplinary group of robotics leaders.

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Campus News

Demonstration of a new strain-isolated, wearable soft bioelectronic system from the lab of W. Hong Yeo, Associate Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering & PI of the Yeo Group & Director of Center for HCIE and partners at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Emory University. The new system reduces motion artifacts in wearable ECG and biosensors caused by patient movement.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease and its effects is the leading cause of death in the U.S. across a…

Meet Julia Kubanek, Vice President of Interdisciplinary Research at Georgia Tech

Meet Julia Kubanek, Vice President of Interdisciplinary Research at Georgia Tech. 

Kubanek oversees all interdisciplinary…

A Smart Tendon Hammer System for Remote Neurological Examination

In the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, clinics and patients alike began cancelling all non-urgent appointments and procedures in order to…

Campus Events

Wednesday
August
25
The IRIM Annual Research Symposium is an interdisciplinary educational and networking event that presents new findings from IRIM faculty and encourages exchange between roboticists from across the Institute’s Schools, Colleges, and GTRI.
Wednesday
September
8
IRIMs core seminar series featuring guest speakers from around the world and from varying backgrounds in robotics. In addition to guest speakers on campus research projects have also been presented.
Wednesday
September
22
IRIMs core seminar series featuring guest speakers from around the world and from varying backgrounds in robotics. In addition to guest speakers, on campus research projects have also been presented.
Newsletter Archives

Newsletter Archives

IRIM sends a robotics-focused newsletter every other Wednesday. You can check out the archives and subscribe on the Robotics News Archives Page.

 

 
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