Purpose
The Robotics and Spatial Systems Laboratory (RASSL) is dedicated to the development of robotic mechanical systems that generate spatial (i.e. three-dimensional) motion and force transmission. The Lab seeks to advance the design methodologies for these challenging systems as well as techniques for their utilization in industrial and consumer applications.
Current Research Collaboration
RASSL is currently collaborating with researchers at the University of Dayton to design novel part-orienting devices.
The goal of this project is to create low degree-of-freedom machines capable of
producing spatial trajectories and rotations. A single part orienting device, or POD, can be used
in an assembly task that might otherwise require a robot or multiple single degree-of-freedom mechanisms.
This project is funded by NSF's Manufacturing Machines and Equipment Program.
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The Robotics and Spatial Systems Laboratory at the Florida Institute of Technology was established by Dr. Larochelle in Fall 1995. The Robotics and Spatial Systems Laboratory is equipped with custom made research robots, autonomous mobile robots, as well as traditional industrial robots. The Lab is dedicated to the development of robotic mechanical systems that generate spatial (i.e. three-dimensional) motion and force transmission. The Lab seeks to advance the design methodologies for these challenging systems as well as techniques for their utilization in industrial and consumer applications. The Lab has established a mutually beneficial relationship with local industry (e.g. NASA-KSC, Accuray, GSMA Systems, Zygo, AMTI-Zevatech, Harris, and ICS). The Lab has also been successful in motivating local K-12 youth towards engineering, science, and technology though its active involvement in the local community- and in robotics competitions such as FIRST and BattleBots. To date, the Laboratory has received over $1.5 million in research funding and equipment donations, has generated more than 100 technical publications, and has graduated numerous students.
