معرفی
Mark D. Gross is a Professor of Computer Science and Director of the ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on modular robotics, tangible interaction design, digital fabrication, and computational design. He co-founded Modular Robotics and Blank Slate Systems, leveraging his expertise in educational technology and maker culture.
Education: PhD in Design Theory & Methods from MIT. Academic history includes roles at Carnegie Mellon University and University of Washington Seattle. His work spans architecture, robotics, and human-computer interaction.
Research Interests:
- Modular robotics and computationally enhanced construction kits
- Tangible interaction and e-textiles
- Shape-changing interfaces and swarm robotics
- Sketch-based interaction and digital fabrication
Publications highlight advancements in collaborative AR systems, shape-changing interfaces (e.g., LiftTiles, ShapeBots), and accessible technologies like FluxMarker. His work bridges computational tools and creative design processes.
Advising: Guided students such as Ryo Suzuki (PhD '20). Entrepreneurial ventures include companies spun off from research.
Labs/Teams: Leads projects at the ATLAS Institute, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in robotics, design, and human-centered computing.
