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Robert J. Wood is the Harry Lewis and Marlyn McGrath Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies. His primary academic focus is in Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering. Wood leads the Microrobotics Lab, located in the Science and Engineering Complex, and his research bridges robotics, bioengineering, and materials science.
His work emphasizes biomimetic design principles, with notable projects including the RoboBee series (featuring crane fly-inspired landing mechanisms), springtail-mimicking jumping robots, and medical devices inspired by tapeworm anchoring systems. These innovations aim to advance soft robotics, surgical tools, and autonomous systems.
Wood's research has been featured in recent breakthroughs such as soft-landing mechanisms for microrobots (2025), high-leap jumping robots (2025), and bio-inspired medical anchoring systems (2024). His lab focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex engineering challenges through nature-inspired solutions.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. His advising and grant activities are not detailed here, though his lab's advanced projects suggest significant external funding and mentorship roles. The Microrobotics Lab serves as a hub for cutting-edge research in microscale systems and biomedical engineering applications.
