Hartmut Geyer

Hartmut Geyer is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, specializing in legged systems research. He leads the Legged Systems Group, focusing on principles of legged dynamics and control, their connection to human motor control, and applications in robotics and rehabilitation technology. His work spans robotics, biomechanics, and neurophysiology, with a particular emphasis on neuromuscular models and prosthetic control.

Research interests include human-centered robotics, biologically inspired systems, and rehabilitation engineering. Key areas of study involve advancing legged robots' agility, improving prosthetic leg control for amputees, and understanding spinal reflex mechanisms in human locomotion. His research integrates computational models, robotic experiments, and clinical applications.

Recent publications highlight advancements in policy decomposition for optimal control, neuromuscular models for gait stability, and adaptive prosthetic systems. Geyer's work bridges biomechanical insights with robotic engineering, aiming to enhance robotic leg performance and assistive technologies. He has secured grants from NSF, NIH, and DARPA for projects like the ATRIAS bipedal robot and neuromuscular control testbeds.

Advising over 20 graduate students, he teaches courses on biomechanics, robotics control, and dynamic systems. His lab develops open-source robotic platforms to lower barriers in prosthetics research and explores robust locomotion strategies for uneven terrain.