🔬 Global Robotics Research Directory
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Clear filters📍 Beijing, China
A newly established engineering specialty at Beijing University of Technology based on automation research. It is designated as a strong national first-class specialty and Beijing branded specialty, offering comprehensive robotics education.
📍 Shanghai, China
The City Science Lab Shanghai, affiliated with MIT Media Lab, explores human-AI-robot interaction and community building through robotic systems. The lab conducts research on collaborative human-machine workflows with emphasis on artistic and practical applications.
📍 Tsukuba, Japan
The Intelligent Robot Laboratory at the University of Tsukuba's Graduate School of Systems and Information Engineering focuses on developing robot platforms and autonomous systems. The lab is known for AI-integrated robotics research and has been involved in self-driving laboratory automation projects. Active research in intelligent control and humanoid robotics applications.
📍 Sendai, Japan
The Department of Robotics at Tohoku University School of Engineering comprises world-class researchers and instructors in robot-related fields and intelligent control. The department includes six world-leading professors in robotics and four top researchers in nanosystem technology, MEMS, sensors, and DNA-based molecular robots. The department maintains globally competitive education and research capabilities.
📍 Osaka, Japan
The Intelligent Robotics Laboratory at Osaka University under Professor Ishiguro focuses on perception-based robotic systems and human-robot interaction. The lab develops sensor network infrastructure for real-time human behavior recognition and robot interaction.
📍 Tokyo, Japan
The robotics facility at Institute of Science Tokyo operates an automated medical research laboratory using humanoid and robotic systems. The facility features 10 robots including the humanoid Maholo LabDroid, operating with no on-site human staff.
📍 Tokyo, Japan
The Department of Robotic Science at Institute of Science Tokyo focuses on the intersection of robotics and AI for laboratory automation and medical applications. The laboratory conducts research on self-driving laboratories and autonomous care systems with emphasis on self-maintainability.
📍 Enschede, Netherlands
The Surgical Robotics Lab at University of Twente focuses on developing robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery and targeted therapy. Led by Sarthak Misra, the lab has received ERC Starting Grants and develops biologically-inspired microrobots for surgical applications. Research includes magnetic control of microjets and self-propelled microrobots for image-guided procedures.
📍 Pisa, Italy
Part of the Biorobotics Institute at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, this area investigates minimally invasive surgery, targeted therapy, and diagnosis through robotic solutions. The group is involved in the REPAIR Lab with INAIL and Centro Protesi, and promotes joint labs for training healthcare operators in neonatal mechatronic applications.
📍 Daejeon, South Korea
Professor Hyun Myung's research team at KAIST focuses on quadrupedal robotics and reinforcement learning-based control. The lab develops small legged robots with advanced learning algorithms for autonomous navigation and decision-making.
📍 Seoul, South Korea
Led by Joseph J. Lim at KAIST, CLVR develops intelligent robotic systems that make sequential decisions through perception, action, and reasoning. The lab focuses on reinforcement learning, world models with representation learning, visual perception, and symbolic manipulation.
📍 Daejeon, South Korea
IRIS at KAIST develops advanced robotic technologies for real-world field applications including disaster response, construction, mining, and agriculture. The lab focuses on principles and technologies for interactive robotic systems that improve human lives.
📍 Seoul, South Korea
University-based engineering research institute conducting advanced robotics research including autonomous systems and manipulation. Actively involved in robotics and AI development projects.
📍 Los Angeles, USA
University research program at USC Viterbi School of Engineering developing space robotics systems including docking mechanisms and rendezvous operations. Conducts experimental space payload development.
📍 Salt Lake City, USA
Research group at University of Utah focused on milliscale, microscale, and nanoscale robotics with applications in healthcare and materials science. The lab specializes in tiny engineered devices that swim and crawl using magnetic field actuation and control.
📍 Orsay, France
Academic research laboratory operated jointly by CNRS, Paris-Saclay University, and University of Tokyo. Based at the Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies (C2N), the lab focuses on mobile microrobotics and nanorobotics challenges.
📍 Ostrava, Czech Republic
Head laboratory at Technical University Ostrava directed by Professor Martin Pumera, focusing on advanced nanorobots and multiscale robotics. The lab specializes in developing advanced materials for micro and nanorobotics applications.
📍 New Cairo, Egypt
Medical Micro & Nano Robotics Laboratory at the German University in Cairo, Department of Mechatronics Engineering. The lab focuses on medical applications of micro and nano robotics with specialized work on paramagnetic particle manipulation.
📍 Lincoln, United Kingdom
Lincoln Agri-Robotics is the world's first global centre of excellence in agricultural robotics, funded by UKRI's Research England. The centre bridges strong research collaborations at the University of Lincoln focused on developing innovative robotics solutions for the agricultural sector.
📍 Nashville, USA
The BARLAB at Tennessee State University's TIGER Institute conducts research on intelligent agricultural robotics and mechatronics systems. The lab focuses on mathematical modeling, simulation, and intelligent design of hybrid mechatronic systems for agricultural applications.
📍 Ithaca, USA
The Ag Robotics Lab at Cornell University develops novel smart farming solutions enabled by AI and robotic technologies. The lab collaborates extensively with research institutions, industry partners, government agencies, and farmers worldwide to develop practically applicable and economically viable solutions.
📍 Orlando, USA
The Medical Robotics Laboratory at UCF brings together faculty and local hospital partners to research surgical robotics, teleoperation, and virtual reality technologies. The lab conducts multidisciplinary research in medical robotic surgery, surgical simulation, and virtual mentoring.
📍 Worcester, USA
The AIM Robotics Laboratory at WPI focuses on medical robotics and computer-integrated surgery to provide real-time feedback guidance during surgical procedures. Research emphasizes closed-loop medicine using robot-assisted systems for improved surgical outcomes.
📍 Washington, USA
The Medical Robotics laboratory at Children's National develops novel biomedical devices and mobile applications to improve pediatric healthcare. Research areas include MRI-compatible robotics, rehabilitation robotics, and clinical device prototyping.