Mark Yim

Mark Yim is the Asa Whitney Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UPenn, specializing in modular robotics and bio-inspired systems. As Director of GRASP Lab and Faculty Director for Design Studio, he leads research on reconfigurable robots, micro air vehicles, and human-robot interaction through the Modular Robotics Laboratory (ModLab).

Key projects include IceBot (robots made from ice), Variable Topology Truss reconfigurable systems, and Quori social robotics platform. Research combines mechanical design, distributed control, and human-centered applications. Recent publications focus on soft robotics control, structural design automation, and aerial manipulation systems.