The research and development in the area of robotics and intelligent machines span the spectrum from basic research—with fundamental development in motion planning, reasoning methodology, and advanced controls—to one-of-a-kind integrated system design, development, test, and evaluation. Major areas of research and development include mobile robots, advanced manipulators, and combined mobility manipulation systems. Unique developments and capabilities in the area of mobile robotics include sensor-based navigation, human-like reasoning methodologies, advanced mobility mechanisms and systems' designs, and holonomic and non-holonomic motion planning and control.

Robotics, human-amplifying machines, power transfer devices
and energy transformation systems