Papers
10
Total Citations
325
H-Index
7
About
Carlos S. Casarez is a leading roboticist specializing in bio-inspired millirobotics, multimodal locomotion, and miniature robotic systems. His major contributions center on the design and control of integrated jumping-crawling robots, most notably the JumpRoACH—a trajectory-adjustable milliscale robot that can autonomously upright itself and overcome obstacles far larger than its body size. This work, cited over 100 times, demonstrates a paradigm shift in small-scale robot mobility by combining two distinct locomotion modes into a single, efficient platform. Casarez also pioneered the use of dynamic tails for rapid turning and self-righting in underactuated legged robots, drawing inspiration from insect and animal biomechanics. His research on integrated manufacturing methods for exoskeletons and sensing structures has enabled the fabrication of robust, multifunctional millirobots. With over 300 total citations across his most-cited papers, Casarez’s work has significantly advanced the capabilities of miniature robots for search-and-rescue, exploration, and other applications in unstructured environments. His achievements include developing the first height-adjustable jumping module and demonstrating cooperative step-climbing between two legged robots, showcasing his impact on both fundamental robotics and practical deployment.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1JumpRoACH: A Trajectory-Adjustable Integrated Jumping–Crawling Robot100 citations · 2019
- 2An integrated jumping-crawling robot using height-adjustable jumping module83 citations · 2016
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- 4Using an inertial tail for rapid turns on a miniature legged robot30 citations · 2013
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- 7Dynamic terrestrial self-righting with a minimal tail14 citations · 2017
- 8High-rate controlled turning with a pair of miniature legged robots5 citations · 2017
- 9Body Lift and Drag for a Legged Millirobot in Compliant Beam Environment4 citations · 2019
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