Daniel Aukes

Advanced Contact Mechanism for Robot Ankles

A robot that adapts its gait to any terrain, seamlessly switching between four-legged stability and two-legged agility with durable design.

Program: MORE

Low-Cost Origami-Inspired Robot for Adaptive Navigation Using a Flexible Spine in Constrained Environments

A low-cost, origami-inspired quadruped with a flexible spine for agile navigation in tight spaces — ideal for rescue and exploration.

Program: MORE

Adaptive Quadruped with Sensor Fusion for Precise Multi-Sensor Data Collection and Analysis

Advancing autonomous robotics with a sensor-fused quadruped for precise data collection, navigation, and parameter estimation.

Program: MORE

The Application of Four Bar Linkages in a Passive Robotic Balancing Mechanism

Creating a passive robotic balancing mechanism can help teach students basic robotics.

Program: FURI

Adapting Mass Manufacturing Methods to Develop Living Hinges for Foldable Robotics

Studying the effects of material selection and varying hinge geometries on a compliant foldable mechanism will lower the barrier of entry into foldable robotics.

Program: MORE

The Application of Four Bar Linkages in a Passive Robotic Balancing Mechanism

Creating a passive robotic balancing mechanism can help teach students basic robotics.

Program: FURI

Development and Validation of a Custom Soft-Body FEA Simulator for Rapid Prototyping

Systems that automate the iterative process of concept design will help people create better robots in less time.

Program: FURI

Testing Method of Soft Actuator

Designing a platform that can test the stiffness of soft joint actuators will allow for a better understanding of the limitations of these joints.

Program: FURI

Testing Method of Soft Actuator

Designing a platform that can test the stiffness of soft joints will allow for better understanding of the limitations of these joints to be applied on the human body.

Program: FURI

Development and Validation of a Custom Soft-Body FEA Simulator for Rapid Prototyping

Testing a custom simulator to validate its results with a real-life counterpart will help optimize workflow from idea to creation.

Program: FURI

Testing Method of Soft Actuator

Designing a platform that can test the stiffness of soft joints will allow for better understanding of the limitations of these wearable robotic systems.

Program: FURI

Automated Design of Graded Material Transitions for Educational Robotics Applications

Studying the performance impact of computer-generated material transitions will allow for the design of stronger educational robot components.

Program: MORE

Soft Robotic Elephant Trunk

Studying how to create a soft robotic elephant trunk will lead to greater degrees of motion and flexibility than common robotic arms.

Program: FURI

Control of Bipedal Laminate Robot

Developing control of a walking gait for biped soft robotics will serve as a platform for roboticists working on systems operating in uncertain areas.

Program: KEEN

Vertical Control for Underwater Robotics

Developing an underwater robot control system that uses pressure to calculate depth and position will control its vertical position at a given time.

Program: FURI

Passively Actuated Jump Gliding Wings

Designing passively actuated glider wings will help extend the movement range of a cheap educational robot.

Program: FURI

Automated Process Planning for Multi-material Manufacturing

Studying the automated planning of multi-material manufacturing will simplify the creation of robust and low-cost robots for education or research.

Program: FURI

Lateral Control of Underwater Robot

Program: FURI

Letting Robots Glide Instead of Falling

Program: FURI

Cutting Tool for Bio-Inspired Robotic Fish

Program: FURI

Automated Process Planning for Multi-material Manufacturing

Program: FURI

Low Cost Sensing

Program: FURI

Developing an Educational Robotic Platform

Program: KEEN