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Devin J. Balkcom is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Dartmouth College and currently serves as the department chair. He co-directs the Reality and Robotics Lab (RLab@dartmouth). His expertise lies in robotics, with a focus on efficient robot designs and motion planning. He holds a Ph.D. in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University (2004).
Research highlights include exact time-optimal motion for mobile robots, robotic origami, knot-tying, laundry folding, and assembly of interlocking structures. Key areas include geodesics for efficient motion planning and technologies for teaching human motion tasks. His work spans theoretical and applied robotics, with contributions to autonomous underwater construction, modular robotics, and interactive dance lesson systems powered by AI.
Recent publications emphasize energy-efficient robotics, underwater modular construction, and human-robot interaction. Notable projects include StarBlocks for deformable lattice structures and LearnThatDance for TikTok-based dance learning support. His research has been published in top journals like the International Journal of Robotics Research and IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters.
Balkcom advises students in robotics and mentors Ph.D. candidates such as Yinan Zhang, Weifu Wang, and Yu-Han Lyu. His work is supported by grants exploring optimal trajectories, autonomous systems, and human-robot collaboration. He co-leads the RLab, advancing robotics through interdisciplinary innovation.
