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Dr. Kira Barton is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics at the University of Michigan, College of Engineering. She holds the Miller Faculty Scholar distinction and leads the Barton Research Group (BRG), which focuses on advancing control strategies for multi-agent systems, human-robot interaction, and smart manufacturing. Her work integrates theoretical research with practical applications in robotics, additive manufacturing, and biomechanics.
Dr. Barton earned her Ph.D. (2010), M.S. (2006), and B.S. (2001) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and University of Colorado, respectively. Her research interests span control theory, iterative learning control, manufacturing robotics, and high-precision 3D printing. She has pioneered novel sensing and control techniques for complex systems, including micro/nano-scale printing and energy systems.
Her honors include recognition as one of SME's 25 Leaders Transforming Manufacturing (2022), the ASME DSCD Young Investigator Award (2017), and an NSF CAREER Award (2014). She has been deeply involved in advancing manufacturing resilience through digital twin frameworks, supply chain optimization, and fault prediction systems.
Her lab's current projects address challenges in robotic coordination, smart manufacturing line reconfiguration, and biomimetic systems inspired by marine life. The BRG collaborates across disciplines to bridge theory and implementation, with applications in healthcare, energy, and industrial automation.
