Bailey Alex
Mechanical engineering
Hometown: Anthem, Arizona, United States
Graduation date: Spring 2027
FURI | Spring 2026
Development of a Bio-Inspired Robotic Head-Neck Architecture for Object Tracking and Catching
As the manufacturing industry expands, emerging technologies are needed to further automate production and improve efficiency. A robot’s ability to interact effectively with its environment depends strongly on the design of its mechanical arm and gripper. This research proposes a robotic system that integrates a three degree-of-freedom spherical joint with a gripper that links multiple finger joints to a single actuator, enabling reliable grasping and catching in environments requiring close human-robot interaction. The system promotes adaptive, responsive behavior that closely replicates human and animal motion, supporting robust hand-eye coordination in complex autonomous manufacturing tasks.
Mentor: Jiefeng Sun
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