A collaboration between Maclab and Radiological Sciences, the MR Robot is a hydrostatically actuated robotic system for real-time MRI-guided interventions. Read more...
Mouse tail injection studies the image-guided catheter injection control of the automated vascular injection, particularly for PET scans. Read more...
The active magnetic bearing system is based on the concept of a magnetically levitating shaft that allows the bearing to remain levitated within its housing even while spinning and carrying a load. Read more...
The goal of this research is to develop a surgical platform capable of performing anterior and posterior surgical procedures via teleoperation and/or automation. Read more...
The LapaRobot system is a 5 degree of freedom master-slave pair of robot manipulators that allows two users at different physical locations to perform interactive teaching and learning. Read more...
The Mechatronics and Controls Laboratory is a diverse group of individuals with a primary focus on servo control with applications in precision machining, engine control, and nanopositioning. The laboratory is led by Prof. Tsu-Chin Tsao and unites an enthusiastic and qualified group of graduate and undergraduate students. Our research team is a key member of the vibrant and interdisciplinary UCLA Center for Systems, Dynamics, and Control.
See more at the Maclab YouTube channel.
Three Maclab members placed in the MAE Department’s graduate student poster competition: Matt Gerber (Winner), Martin Li (Honorable Mention), and Shahin Rouhani (Honorable Mention). Read more here.
Our team has been selected to host a Special Interest Group (SIG) during the 2019 ARVO Annual Meeting titled “Integrating Robotics into Ophthalmic Surgery.” Date/Time: May 1, 2019 from 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm in Room East 8&15 (Vancouver Convention Center). Additional information can be found on the ARVO website.
Dr. Tsu-Chin Tsao won the Henry M. Paynter Outstanding Investigator Award at 2018 ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference for his seminal contributions in feedforward, repetitive, and adaptive control areas and their applications.