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Robert Ambrose is a University Distinguished Professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, holding concurrent roles as Associate Agency Director at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and Director for Space and Robotics Initiatives. He leads the Robotics and Automation Design (RAD) Lab, which focuses on resilient robots for harsh environments and human-robot collaboration. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (1991), and earlier degrees from Washington University in St. Louis.
His research spans robot manipulation, mobility, wearable robotics, and space systems design. Notable projects include the Robonaut series, Robo-Glove, and spherical robots like Roboball. Ambrose has been honored as a National Academy of Engineering member (2020) and received prestigious awards including NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal (2010, 2013) and the Thomas A. Edison Patent Award (2022).
- Lab Leadership: RAD Lab (31+ staff/students as of 2024) collaborates with the HERC Lab and operates at RELLIS Campus.
- Grants & Partnerships: Extensive NASA collaborations, including Robonaut 2 deployment on the ISS and projects with General Motors.
His work emphasizes human-centric robotics, space exploration, and translating robotic innovations into real-world applications through partnerships with industry and government agencies.
