Design, Modeling, and Control of a Hydrostatic Actuator for MRI
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
Mouse tail injection studies the image-guided catheter injection control of the automated vascular injection, particularly for PET scans. Read more...
Active Magnetic Bearing Spindle System
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...
Intraocular Robotic Interventional and Surgical System (IRISS)
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...
Telesurgical/Telementoring Laparoscopic Surgical Robot (LapaRobot)
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...
Making a Home from Materials on Mars
The goal of this project is to develop 3D printing technology to create habitats from indigenous materials on the surface of Mars. Read more...
About the Lab
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.
Recent News
4 October 2018
Dr. Tsao Wins Outstanding Investigator Award
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.
22 May 2017
Updated IRISS Research Page
New images and videos have been added to the IRISS research page.
21 January 2016
Education Page Added
The Mechatronics and Controls Laboratory is engaged in the creation and advancement of multiple academic curriculum courses at the undergraduate level. To highlight this work and help disseminate useful classroom materials, we have added an Education page.