Terramechanics (machine-soil interactions)
Terramechanics is the study of how machines (vehicles, tools, robots) interact with soil and other terrain. Our key motivating application is planetary/Lunar rovers, but we also conduct investigations with broader applicability to off-road driving as well as excavation. Our research involves significant experimentation, and we develop and refine experimental techniques including visual soil tracking and single-wheel testing.
Concordia University's Aerospace Robotics Lab
Research interests include: Space robotics, Planetary rovers, Robot mobility, Vehicle-terrain interactions, Advanced 3D printing techniques, Robotics excavation & construction, Reduced gravity experimentation, Computer vision and machine learning for robotics applications.