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Andrew Petruska is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. His research focuses on control of complex dynamic systems, particularly in magnetic manipulation for medical applications and autonomous systems for mining and underground exploration. He leads the M3 Robotics lab and holds a PhD from the University of Utah with postdoctoral training at ETH Zurich as a Max Planck Fellow.
Education: BS Physics and BS/MS Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (pre-PhD). Notable awards include the 2017 Boettcher Investigator Award for neurosurgical magnetic manipulation work.
Key technical contributions span magnetic needle steering for surgery, robotic systems for geotechnical monitoring, and gesture-controlled rehabilitation robots. His work bridges robotics, control theory, and biomedical engineering, with applications in both clinical and industrial contexts.
Recent research emphasizes:
- Advanced magnetic manipulation techniques for precise micro-scale control
- Autonomous underground mining systems with real-time sensor integration
- Human-in-the-loop robotic rehabilitation solutions
- Optimization of multi-agent robotic networks for complex environments
His lab develops innovative solutions for high-risk environments like mines and operating rooms through interdisciplinary approaches combining mechanical design, embedded systems, and advanced algorithms.
