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At CAST, researchers from Caltech's Division of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS), Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences (GPS), and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) collaborate to create the next generation of autonomous systems, advancing the fields of drone research, autonomous exploration, and bio-inspired systems. Researchers will continue pioneering work on technologies ranging from prosthetic legs that use machine learning to flying, self-driven ambulances.
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Aaron Ames, CAST Director
Professor Ames' research interests span the areas of nonlinear control, safety-critical, cyber-physical and hybrid systems, with a special focus on applications to robotic systems—both formally and through experimental validation. The application of these ideas ranges from enabling autonomy in robotic systems while ensuring safety, to improving the locomotion capabilities of the mobility impaired.
Ames says CAST has plenty of exciting work yet to do. "Looking forward, we have an exciting opportunity to further push the boundaries of autonomy with the goal of deploying intelligent robotic systems—from drones to humanoids—in complex real-world environments," he says. "This will be made possible by what makes Caltech unique: deep fundamental science combined with strong collaboration efforts among its exceptional faculty."
The Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies (CAST) is an endowed center.\ It was established through the generous support of Foster and Coco Stanback.