Scenes from the first quarterly meeting of the inaugural cohort of SRC Robotics Scholars. The event was a meaningful celebration that marked the beginning of a program designed to support PhD students conducting cutting-edge, interdisciplinary robotics research.
“After approximately 20 years of development, [autonomous vehicle] technology is really becoming part of our daily lives,” said Marco Pavone, associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics in the School of Engineering and SRC Executive Committee member.
Steve Cousins, Executive Director of the SRC, presented at the National Taiwan University Hospital's 131st Anniversary International Symposium. Over 300 global experts and executives attended. The conference title was “Robotics Transforming Healthcare: From Patient Care to Smart Operations."
The SRC is honored and delighted to welcome our first Artist in Residence, Jussi Ängeslevä—a designer, media artist, and educator working at the intersection of emerging technology, robotics, and spatial experience. Jussi shared his experiences in a richly visual presentation to the SRC community.
The SRC launched its first-ever summer internship program in 2025. It was a springboard for diverse research projects, such as ultrasound robotics for remote scanning, tactile sensing E-skins, and underwater manipulation. In this video, we’re taking a moment to thank our 2025 Summer Interns!
We are thrilled that our Outdoor Walking Companion project has been recognized by Stanford’s Office of Community Engagement! The support we receive will help us to advance our research.
"The SRC is marking the 10th Anniversary of a major milestone for underwater robotics: the maiden expedition of OceanOne to La Lune. On April 15, 2016, OceanOne recovered a beautiful 1664 Catalan Vase and brought it to the deck in one piece!
At a Stanford Liu Lecture last week, digital artist Mike Winkelmann (Beeple) reflected on "Regular Animals", "Everydays", and more in advance of his new exhibition BEEPLE: / INFINITE_LOOP. After the lecture, Steve Cousins and Michelle Baldonado gave Beeple and his family a tour of the SRC.
The SRC recently welcomed Zackory Erickson, Assistant Professor at The Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University, who gave a talk titled “Robot Learning and Wearable Interfaces in Pursuit of Robotic Caregivers.” Check out this fascinating and relevant talk: youtu.be/RXhBS58rarU
Karen Liu's work is highlighted in the “Research Matters” video series. With the SRC providing the ideal backdrop, hear about Karen’s mission and research with humanoids using this very new, very powerful technology. See the video here: news.stanford.edu/stories/2026...
‘Sharing this very new, very powerful technology is a mission for me’
Computer scientist Karen Liu is advancing embodied intelligence, a form of AI that lets robots and animated characters gather information and take actions to change the state of their world.
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Discover the journey Renee Zhao's milli-spinner’s took from tiny drug delivery robot to powerful clot shrinker in the Stanford Magazine’s article, “Twirling to treat stroke,” by Sarah C.P. Williams.
SRC Director, Steve Cousins, was a part of a panel of world leaders in a discussion titled, “Embodied Intelligence: AI in the Physical World” on the Inflection Stage where “vision becomes transformation, and the trajectory of the Intelligent Age is set.”
“Pilots train intensely for emergencies, but accident databases show that many mishaps stem from human error. If we can get the right information to the pilot as quickly as possible, we can significantly improve safety.” - Mykel Kochenderfer (SRC member)
The SRC has been featured in an article titled “The Robots Are Coming (Don’t Panic)” by the Stanford Center on Longevity, which envisions a world where everyone can thrive across a century-long life—living healthy, fulfilled, and engaged lives at every stage.
Senseglove visited the SRC and demonstrated their new exoskeleton glove, the SenseGlove R1. SenseGlove develops advanced haptic force feedback gloves and custom haptic devices for humans and robots. Thank you, Senseglove team!
We’re happy to share that the Scientific American feature, "Meet Your Future Robot Servants, Caregivers and Explorers," on the SRC went live!Get the full story here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/meet....
Thank you to Alex Keller and John DeSilva, from System Securities at the School of Engineering, for inviting us to contribute a robot participant to the Stanford Converge conference’s plenary panel: “mAchIne future - pathways to safe, responsible, and human enabling technology advancement.”
Meet Astrobee, a cube-shaped, fan-powered robot designed to autonomously navigate the International Space Station. Read the full story featuring the SRC's Marco Pavone: news.stanford.edu/stories/2025... Photo: NASA
AI advances robot navigation on the International Space Station
Stanford researchers have become the first to demonstrate that machine-learning control can safely guide a robot aboard the ISS, laying the groundwork for more autonomous space missions.
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We thank Cynthia Sung for bringing her talk, “Leveraging Environmental Interactions for Robot Design and Control,” to the SRC’s Special Seminar series!
The esteemed MIT professor H. Harry Asada gave a talk titled “Human-Inspired Robotics and Robotics-Informed Human Studies: From SuperLimbs to Koopman Operator Theory.” We extend a deep thank you to Prof. Asada for his visit, which was recorded and can be viewed here: youtu.be/EuHFHtLbC24
Professor Oussama Khatib shares a vision of the future of robotics with “Remote Robotic Avatars,” a technology that could be described as creating a physical presence or “avatar” for a human operator. This innovation is set to overcome physical limitations and assist humanity in numerous ways.
Professor of Computer Science and SRC faculty member, Karen Liu, was a guest on Science Friday. She joined Host Ira Flatow to talk about how AI is driving advances in humanoid robotics. Listen in on the conversation here: www.sciencefriday.com/segments/ai-...
Researchers, including Mac Schwager, at Stanford have created an algorithm that can take a design plan for a particular product and figure out the most efficient way to manufacture it with a team of robots. Their work was published recently in the journal Robotics and Autonomous Systems.
Zhenan Bao talks about NeuroString: A hair-thin multichannel biosensor and stimulator with promising potential applications in drug delivery, nerve stimulation, smart fabrics, and more: news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
The SRC’s Steve Cousins and Michelle Baldonado gave a talk at The Forum at Rancho San Antonio, engaging with residents about our experiments with robotic walking companions. We extend a thank you to our hosts and audience!
This is the last week you can see Manifold on-site at the San Francisco Exploratorium. As a final event, artist Dr. Catie Cuan and the Manifold team will provide an inside look at the project. When: 6-10pm, Thursday, September 11, 2025 Where: The San Francisco Exploratorium,
The SRC team visited the Exploratorium’s new exhibit, Adventures in AI, which featured the work of Dr. Catie Cuan: "Manifold," an interactive 9-foot-tall robotic hand. Next, we went to the SFMOMA to see "Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine)," an installation by artist Kara Walker.
Introducing a new demo of GIRAF performing a compelling long-reach task! GIRAF is a bold new concept redefining what mobile robots can achieve and is being developed by students at Stanford’s Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Lab (BDML).
The SRC thanks CEO, Dr. Andrew Singletary and COO, Amir Sharif of 3Laws for presenting their company’s latest developments and news about Control Barrier Functions - a means for ensuring that a robotic system stays within a pre-defined safe region without impacting productivity.
“We believe that the best way to help and inspire students to become robotics experts is to have them build a robot from scratch.” - Karen Liu Students in CS 123: A Hands-On Introduction to Building AI-Enabled Robots are mastering the full spectrum of robotics. See the video: lnkd.in/gXpMiNc2
