BART-SMITH
Updated 31 days ago
PO Box 400746, Charlottesville, VA 22904
The Bio-Inspired Engineering Research Laboratory (BIER Lab) is an internationally recognized center for biologically inspired engineering research, with the primary goal of designing an autonomous robotic manta ray. Current research teams are engaged on a broad array of issues related to reverse engineering of biological systems, including: active tensegrity structures with integrated actuation, electro-active polymers (artificial skin/muscle), central pattern generator control, hydrodynamics, and hydroacoustics.
Also known as: Bart-Smith Labs