Recent Highlights
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Revolutionary Deployable Structures Could Help Astronauts Maintain Muscle Mass in Space
Professor Jeffrey Lipton and his Transformative Robotics Lab team at Northeastern University, in collaboration with NASA, have created a new class of deployable structures to counteract muscle loss in space. Tested in microgravity, these innovative systems could revolutionize long-duration missions and find applications on Earth, such as in temporary infrastructure and medical devices.
Nov 10, 2025 | | Northeastern Global News -
Taskin Padir and RIVeR Lab Team Collaborate with ATDev to Develop AI-Powered Autonomous Wheelchair for Enhanced Independence
Northeastern’s Robotics and Intelligent Vehicle Research Laboratory, led by Taskin Padir, former founder of IER, is partnering with Assistive Technology Development Inc. to create an autonomous wheelchair featuring a robotic arm. This technology could deliver a new level of independence for people with quadriplegia and other mobility challenges.
Nov 05, 2025 | | Northeastern Global News -
Patent for the Next Generation of Smart Robotic Grippers
A new patent has been awarded to three of IER’s core faculty members, ECE Professor Taskin Padir, Associate Professor Kris L. Dorsey, and Distinguished Professor Deniz Erdogmus, for the development of advanced smart robotic grippers that integrate fiber optic spectroscopy. This technology enables robots to sense and understand the materials they interact with, paving the way for more adaptable and intelligent automation systems.
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Timothy Bickmore Awarded $3.2M Grant to Develop Health Coach for Cervical Cancer Follow-Up
A $3.2M, 4-year NIH/NCI grant has been awarded to Timothy Bickmore and collaborators at Tufts Medical Center for the project “Conversational Agent to Improve Guideline Concordant Care for People with Cervical Cancer Screening Abnormalities.” This initiative will develop AI-powered health coaches to improve patient adherence to cervical cancer screening guidelines, aiming to reduce healthcare disparities.
Aug 18, 2025 | Tufts Medical Center -
MyoAssist Workshop Empowers Researchers at ASB 2025
The NeuMove Lab (PI: Seungmoon Song) led a 4-hour hands-on workshop on MyoAssist, an open-source package for simulating assistive devices like exoskeletons and prosthetics. Part of the MyoSuite framework, the session at the ASB Annual Meeting engaged 80+ participants in building simulation environments and optimizing human–device interactions.
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Alireza Ramezani Awarded U.S. Patent for Multi-Modal Mobility Unmanned Vehicle
Dr. Alireza Ramezani has also been awarded US Patent No. 12,344,407 B2 for a multi-modal mobility unmanned vehicle. The innovation focuses on a reconfigurable robotic chassis and novel leg mechanisms for efficient motion across diverse terrains.
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Alireza Ramezani Awarded U.S. Patent for Synchronized Multi-Modal Robot
IER core faculty member Dr. Alireza Ramezani has been awarded US Patent No. 12,330,722 for his work on a synchronized multi-modal robot. This invention focuses on enabling robots to seamlessly transition between aerial and ground mobility modes.
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Waymo Robotaxis Navigate Boston — IER Expert Weighs In
With Boston’s dense urban layout and unpredictable weather, Waymo’s robotaxi trials reached a new milestone. IER faculty member Prof. Michael Everett highlighted that “navigating this environment is a major step up in difficulty,” underscoring the city’s value as a real-world testbed for scaling autonomous mobility.
May 29, 2025 | Northeastern Global News -
Empowering Ocean Robots with Learning Algorithms
Researchers from Northeastern’s Institute for Experiential Robotics and Institute for Experiential AI have developed CORA, a reinforcement learning algorithm that enables underwater robots to perform missions more efficiently and affordably.
May 27, 2025 | Northeastern Global News -
Soft Robotic Arm Wins 1st Place at MassRobotics U Challenge 2025
Guided by IER faculty Jeffrey Lipton and John Whitney, Northeastern’s Transformative Robotics Lab clinched top honors at the MassRobotics Form & Function University Robotics Challenge. Their “Soft Robotic Arm Screwdriver” earned a $10K prize for its elegant and functional design, standing out among 15 teams from around the globe.
May 06, 2025 | MassRobotics
Fall 2025 Events
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IER Seminar: Hangbo Zhao – Model-Based 3D Shape Reconstruction of Soft Robots Enabled by Soft Strain Sensors
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
East Village 024
Dec
03
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IER–EAI Seminar: Karthik Ramani
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ISEC Auditorium
Nov
19
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IER Seminar: Ian Abraham – Optimality and Robustness in Robotic Exploration
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
East Village 024
Nov
12
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IER Day 2025 — Celebrating Research, Innovation, and Community
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
EXP & Egan Research Center
Nov
05
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IER Seminar: Kris Dorsey – Soft System Seeking Sensor Soulmate
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
East Village 024
Oct
29
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IER Seminar: Odest Chadwicke Jenkins – Defining the Discipline of Robotics for Excellence and Equity through Humanoid Robotics
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
East Village 024
Oct
15
2025
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