BYU Robotics and Dynamics Laboratory

01/23/2025

Brigham Young University recently released a news story featuring the work of several of our graduate students, Curtis C. Johnson, Dallin Cordon, and Shaden Moss.

🎥 Check out the full story and video here: https://buff.ly/3PRIlK4

These research projects are led by Marc Killpack and John Salmon in the BYU Mechanical Engineering department.

BYU robotics experts are building a humanoid robot that can impressively lift large and unwieldy objects such as ladders, kayaks, car tires, chairs, and heavy boxes. And it does so safely because its whole structure is flexible.

05/25/2023

Some video of the pneumatic arm moving on the mobile base after we repaired a couple things!

05/18/2023

Update on the mobile base! We got the pneumatic arm moving on the base. It turns out we had a couple of valve and tubing issues so we had to take it off again, but still we got some good first steps in!

03/30/2023

The RAD Lab is running a new study! Here is the link for sign ups: https://buff.ly/42TIq5p

Human research study involving carrying a heavy object with the help of other people and
answering questions about the experience. The goal is to help us determine how a robot would
need to be trained to help humans perform similar tasks. Up to 80 minutes of total
participation time required. Participation will require significant physical exertion. Some
participants will navigate a virtual obstacle course in VR instead. This research is conducted by
the Robotics and Dynamics Laboratory at Brigham Young University. For questions, contact
Marc Killpack at [email protected].

Must be in good enough physical condition to lift a 30 lb
object independently. Experiments might include up to 5
people sharing a weight of 30 lb times by the group size. Must
have no injuries that would prevent lifting, holding, and
moving a heavy object with partners. Must not have an
abnormal gait. Pants or shorts must be worn to accommodate
position tracking devices attached to ankles. Ages 18-55
accepted. Compensation of $16 will be given for participating.