معرفی
Mark Cutkosky is the Fletcher Jones Professor in the School of Engineering at Stanford University. His research focuses on bioinspired robotics, tactile sensing, and advanced manufacturing. He leads the Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Lab, developing innovative robotic systems for applications in healthcare, space exploration, and industrial automation.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (1985)
Research Interests: Cutkosky designs robots and sensors inspired by biological systems, such as gecko-inspired adhesives and whisker-like tactile sensors. His work emphasizes practical applications, including MRI-compatible teleoperators for medical procedures, miniature implantable sensors for cardiac monitoring, and robots for Martian cave exploration. He also explores soft robotics, haptic interfaces, and rapid prototyping tools.
Key Projects:
- ReachBot: A compact robot for extreme environments like Martian lava tubes
- Gecko-inspired adhesives for space and industrial gripping
- VITALS: Implantable sensor networks for post-surgical cardiac care
Grants & Labs: His lab has pioneered tactile sensor networks and bioinspired design frameworks. Current work includes collaborative projects on surgical robotics, biomedical devices, and materials science.
