Robotics and Spatial Systems Laboratory (RSSL)

Pierre Larochelle, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Director

RASSL is dedicated to the development of mechanical systems that generate spatial motion and force transmission. Research focuses on achieving advances in design methodologies for these systems as well as the techniques for using them in industrial and consumer applications. A mutually beneficial relationship has been achieved with local industry (e.g. NASA-KSC, GSMA, AMTI, RWT and ICS) that has resulted in motivating K–12 youth toward engineering, science and technology through active involvement in the FIRST Robot Competitions. Equipment includes an AdeptOne SCARA robot, a Zevatech CT2000 Cartesian robot and a Motoman SV3x, as well as the computer capabilities needed for computer-aided synthesis, analysis and design of robots and spatial systems.