Transient and Sustainability Robotics
Robots and infrastructures designed for habitat restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and climate intervention. By drawing on biodegradable, nature-derived materials, we aim to safeguard biodiversity and restore ecosystems with minimal long-term footprint.
The DroneHub
A multi-environment testbed for sustainability robotics, enabling systematic validation of next-generation aerial robots across air, land, and water in a single integrated facility.
Transient Bio-inspired Gliders
Humidity-responsive actuators inspired by Javan cucumber seeds that operate as sensorized flying probes before safely degrading in forest soil.
Hygroscopically-Driven Transient Actuator
A humidity-driven actuator that deploys environmental sensors without electronic components, biodegrading after its useful lifetime.
Biocompatible Ionic Polymer Membranes for Soft Actuators
Low-cost 3D-printed biocompatible ionic polymer membranes that serve as a sustainable substrate for soft electroactive actuators.