About this publication
This publication explores advances in computing and robotics focused on power-efficiency and bioinspiration. As new AI-enabled robots proliferate and work among people, will they work predictably and safely? This publication is for technology optimists as well as realists, and recognizes the value of integrating knowledge and perspective from different fields. My goal is to break down complex topics, without hype, and write for a broad but curious audience.
Everything here is strictly the author’s personal opinion and does not represent the position of any companies, labs, or universities that may appear.
About the author
Hi, my name is Avik De.
I am Adjunct Faculty at UPenn doing robotics research, and Chief Science Officer at Ghost Robotics, where I have made numerous advances in efficient design and algorithms. I also received a Ph.D. in legged robotics from UPenn, a post-doctoral degree in microrobotics from Harvard University, and have authored numerous academic publications and patents1. I have received awards for entrepreneurship2, academic reviewership3, research4, and given 30+ invited talks as a recognized expert on robotics. My work at the cutting edge of robotics research and industry for over a decade gives me a unique perspective on how people get things to work in the real world, and the (hidden) tradeoffs therein.
Check out my research website here.
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Outstanding reviewer RAL ICRA 2018, IOP Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 2022, and the IOP Trusted Reviewer award
UPenn Electrical and Systems Engineering Best Doctoral Dissertation Award (2018), James S. McDonnell Postdoctoral Fellowship winner (2017), JHU Provost’s Undergraduate Research Award (2009), Robert George Gerstmeyer award (2009)
