Robotics

Robotics research in the department develops intelligent systems capable of perceiving, reasoning, and acting in real-world environments.

Our robotics work focuses on autonomous navigation, human-robot interaction, and multiagent coordination, while our vision research enables machines to recognize, interpret, and respond to visual information. These areas power innovations such as self-driving vehicles, assistive robots, and advanced surveillance systems. Our research emphasizes not only technical advances but also safety, reliability, and integration into human-centered applications.

This work is closely connected to the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC), a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing autonomy, robotics, and responsible AI. MARC provides specialized laboratories—including spaces for multi-robot systems, swarm robotics, and computer vision research—where faculty and students design, test, and refine autonomous systems in real-world environments.