The Robotics Lab at Appalachian State University is dedicated to fostering
innovative research, hands‑on learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Our mission is to develop intelligent robotic systems that improve lives and
address real‑world challenges by integrating artificial intelligence, machine
learning, and human‑robot interaction.
Founded in 2025, the lab serves as a hub for innovation and collaboration within
the Department of Computer Science.
We welcome partners from various universities and industries to advance the state
of the art in robotics and inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists.
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Enhancing communication and collaboration between humans and machines.
Robots that support rehabilitation and improve accessibility.
Applied machine learning techniques for perception and control in robotics.
Developing machine learning algorithms for biomedical data and healthcare applications.
Robotics Lab Director
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science
Appalachian State University
Email: [email protected]
Website
Graduate Student
Zach works on humanoid robot research related to autistic children, developing systems that support social communication and therapeutic interactions.
Graduate Student
Michael is a graduate student developing advanced AI models for bioinformatics and single‑cell data analysis, applying machine learning to uncover biological insights.
Undergraduate Student
Molly is an undergraduate student focusing on robotics and enhanced movement, designing mechanisms and control systems to achieve more agile and responsive robots.
Undergraduate Student
Nathan is an undergraduate student working on robotics and large language models (LLMs), exploring how AI‑powered communication can enhance robotic capabilities.
Email: [email protected]
Address: Anne Belk Hall, Robotics Lab, Room 312N‑2
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608