Philippe Souères

Philippe Souères is a Researcher at LAAS-CNRS (Laboratory for Analysis and Architecture of Systems) within the University of Toulouse. He leads the Gepetto team, focusing on advanced robotics, humanoid motion generation, and the integration of human biomechanics into robotic systems. His work bridges robotics, neuroscience, and biomechanics, emphasizing optimal control, sensor-based systems, and human-robot interaction.

Research interests include robot control (optimal control, nonlinear systems), neurosciences (human motor control, sensorimotor integration), and biomechanics (organization of human movement). Notable contributions include models for humanoid locomotion, human-like motion generation using inverse dynamics, and studies on task-dependent balance in humans and robots. Souères has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including award-winning work on human movement modeling for robotics.

He has supervised numerous PhD students and contributed to projects like the EAR initiative (Robot Audition) and the development of the Pyrène humanoid robot. His research also extends to aerial robotics, ducted fan vehicles, and interdisciplinary collaborations with neuroscientists and biomechanics experts.

Awards include the Best Conference Paper Award (2010) for integrating human movement invariants into humanoid robotics. Souères is actively involved in academic outreach, appearing in media discussions on robotics ethics and technological innovation.