Bottom Row (left to right): Harshavardhan Mylapilli, Suraj Kumar, Abdurrahman Husnein, Jonathan Tong, Allison Miller, Carrina Dong, Vladimir Arutyunov, Tyler Okamoto, Gabrielle Martinez, Brian Lee.
2nd Row From Bottom (left to right): Cheng Fang, Michael Hans, Christian Brommer, Miguel Simao, Mark Amash, Siddarth Sampangi, Steven Keyes, Maya Rau-Murthy, Kevin Kim.
3rd Row From Bottom (left to right): Grace Lim, Juliana Kew, Mimi Parker, Lauren DuCharme, Marcus Muller, Ester Musumeci, Mimi Jiao, Boming Eric Cheng, Daniel Seabra de Andrade.
4th Row From Bottom (left to right): Jose Padilla, Kyle Berger, Anna Payne, Alexander Harmsen, Tim Setterfield, Catherine Pavlov, Sherman Lam, Brian Hrolenok.
Top Row (left to right): Justin Jenkins, Gene Merewether, Walker Eacho, Dennis Wai, Tom Frederick, Noah Mulfinger, Enrico Dente, Silken Jones, Minjae Wee, Kenneth Jones.
| Name | Home Institution | Program | Point of Contact | Task Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amash, Mark | UC Irvine | JPLSIP | Reid, Robert | Cosmic Dawn |
| Activity: Developing conceptual systems for deploying arrays of radio antennae on the far side of the moon. | ||||
| Andrade, Daniel | Caltech | SURF | Wolf, Michael | USV Swarm |
| Activity: Assisting in control algorithms for coordinated multi-agent systems. | ||||
| Aprile, Andrea | Polytechnic University of Turin | JVSRP | Quadrelli, Marco | Hydrodynamics Modeling and Simulation |
| Activity: Analysis and modeling of surface vessel stability. | ||||
| Arutyunov, Vladimir | California State University Northridge | JPLSIP | Parness, Aaron | ARM Gripper |
| Activity: Drivetrain prototyping | ||||
| Ashley, Kyle | USF | JPLSIP | Brockers, Roland | MAV |
| Activity: Multi-Sensor data registration for continuous science data gathering with UAVs. | ||||
| Bedford, Job | Carnegie Mellon University | JPLSIP | Moreland, Scott | Comet Surface Sampling |
| Activity: Comet surface sampling hardware development and testing. | ||||
| Berger, Kyle | University of Colorado | NSTRF | Mukherjee, Rudra | Lunar Regolith |
| Activity: Prediction of regolith ejection during extraterrestrial landings. | ||||
| Bezzeccheri, Edoardo | Polytechnic University of Turin | JVSRP | Baldwin, Ian | Navigating Extreme Terrains |
| Activity: Research on technologies related to autonomous navigation for extreme terrain, including control, pose estimation, and traversability analysis. | ||||
| Brassitos, Elias | Northeastern University | NSTRF | Kennedy, Brett | Compact Drive System |
| Activity: Compact drive system for planetary rovers and space manipulators. Design and fabrication of a six degrees-of-freedom space manipulator using the gear bearing drive joint technology. | ||||
| Breton, Alexander | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | JPLSIP | Kennedy, Brett | Mars On-Orbit Sample Transfer Technologies |
| Activity: Developing reorientation concepts and test-beds for orbital samples in Mars orbit. | ||||
| Brigante, Francesco | PISA | JVSRP | Quadrelli, Marco | Flexible Multibody Dynamics Simulator |
| Activity: Developing mathematical models and simulation of space tethers. | ||||
| Brommer, Christian | University of Applied Sciences and Art Dortmund | JVSRP | Brockers, Roland | MAV |
| Activity: Joined vision-based 3D reconstruction with two UAVs in tandem flight. | ||||
| Buscicchio, Alessandro | Polytechnic University of Turin | JVSRP | Karras, Jaakko | Origami Robots |
| Activity: Flexible Electronics Development for Origami Robots. | ||||
| Campbell, Anthony | Santa Ana College | Growth Sector | Ono, Masahiro | Training a Mars Rover |
| Activity: Development of automated terrain classifier that is machine-learning based, meaning that it learns from human experts. | ||||
| Campbell, Clayton | Texas A&M University | JVSRP | Stoica, Adrian | Multi-robot control and Transformers |
| Activity: Determining efficient means to control teams of multiple robots. As well as the building of a transformer-based sunlight reflector. | ||||
| Cheng, Boming (Eric) | UC San Diego Warren College | JPLSIP | Wolf, Michael | USV Swarm |
| Activity: Develop automated methods for recognizing the intent of robot-perceived movers. | ||||
| Cunningham, Christopher | CMU | NSTRF | Nesnas, Issa | CMU |
| Activity: Surface navigation using thermal imaging. | ||||
| Decker, Stephen | Washington University in St Louis | JPLSIP | Yen, Jeng | Robot Sequencing and Visualization Program |
| Activity: Develop mathematical models and simulation of space tethers for INSIGHT mission. | ||||
| Dente, Enrico | Polytechnic University of Turin | JVSRP | Stoica, Adrian | Transformers and Biosleeve |
| Activity: Transformers: Unfolding solar reflectors to powering robots working in dark areas. Biosleeve: Build electronics for wireless Biosleeve. | ||||
| Dong, Qing Yuan (Carrina) | Duke University | JPLSIP | Parness, Aaron | ARM Gripper |
| Activity: Anchoring drill bit prototyping. | ||||
| DuCharme, Lauren | California State University Fullerton | JPLSIP | Kulczycki, Eric | MSTT |
| Activity: Development of sample retention mechanisms and testing for adaptable cache sample transfer for the mars sample transfer test-bed. | ||||
| Duron, Christina | Claremont Graduate University | JPLSIP | Rahmani, Amir | Tactical Coordinated Behaviors |
| Activity: Coordination and control of multi-agent robotics. | ||||
| Eacho, David | Duke University | JPLSIP | Kennedy, Brett | Mobile Manipulation Robotics |
| Activity: Mechanical, electrical, and software support of RoboSimian and related robotic systems. | ||||
| Eldridge, Schuyler | Boston University | NSTRF | Stoica, Adrian | Neuro Inspired Computing for Robotics |
| Activity: Algorithms and implementation of neuro-inspired computing for robotics. | ||||
| Engler, Simon | University of Hawaii | JVSRP | Parness, Aaron | Rock Climbing Robot |
| Activity: Rock-climbing robot code development. | ||||
| Fang, Cheng | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | JPLYIP | Ono, Masahiro | Resilient Spacecraft Executive |
| Activity: Research and development of chance-constrained scheduling and planning. | ||||
| Frederick, Thomas | University Nebraska-Lincoln | JPLSIP | McCormick, Ryan | Mars On-Orbit Sample Transfer Technologies |
| Activity: Develop transfer concepts for orbital samples in Mars orbit. | ||||
| Frey, Timothy | Rochester Institute of Technology | UI Program | Parness, Aaron | Asteroid Microspine Gripper |
| Activity: Anchoring Drill Development | ||||
| Gibson, Carlos | California State University Fullerton | Growth Sector | Parness, Aaron | Micro Robot Assembly |
| Activity: Microspine Wheel Development | ||||
| Hans, Michael | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) | JPLYIP | Mukherjee, Rudra | Robotics Modeling and Validation |
| Activity: Develop simulation and visualization software, model specific types of mechanical and electromechanical systems. Assist in small experiments to validate the models. | ||||
| Harmsen, Alexander | University of British Columbia | JPLYIP | Brockers, Roland | MAV |
| Activity: Obstacle avoidance for micro air vehicles. | ||||
| Hausman, Karol | USC | JVSRP | Brockers, Roland | MAV |
| Activity: Multi-Sensor fusion for MAV precision landing, navigation, and system failure detection. | ||||
| Hrolenok, Brian | Georgia Institute of Technology | JPLSIP | Rahmani, Amir | SWARM |
| Activity: Multi-agent coordination and control of autonomous boats. | ||||
| Jenkins, Justin | USC | JPLSIP | Kennedy, Brett | Mobile Manipulation Robotics |
| Activity: Mechanical, electrical, and software support for RoboSimian and related robotic systems. | ||||
| Jiao, Tiantian (Mimi) | Caltech | SURF | Wolf, Michael | USV Swarm |
| Activity: Support maritime computer vision software for autonomous sea surface vehicles. | ||||
| Jones, Kenneth | East Los Angeles Community College | CURE | Wolf, Michael | USV Swarm |
| Activity: Support maritime computer vision software for autonomous sea surface vehicles. | ||||
| Jones, Silken | Princeton University | JPLSIP | Hall, Jeffery | Venus Lander Study |
| Activity: Planetary exploration mission concepts for 2015 and beyond. | ||||
| Kelly, Hilary | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | JPFP | Parness, Aaron | Rock Climbing Robots |
| Activity: Instrumenting rock climbing robots | ||||
| Kew, Juliana | Caltech | SURF | Parness, Aaron | BAXTER |
| Activity: Gecko Grippers for the BAXTER robot. | ||||
| Keyes, Steven | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | JPLSIP | Assad, Christopher | Biosleeve |
| Activity: Natural robot control interfaces using wearable Bio-Sensors. | ||||
| Kim, Kyu Bin | Caltech | SURF | Nayar, Hari | Robot-assisted Orthopaedic Fixation |
| Activity: Robot-assisted orthopaedic fixation | ||||
| Krebs, Matthias | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ) | JVSRP | Brockers, Roland | MAV |
| Activity: Stereo optical flow for local obstacle avoidance with micro air vehicles. | ||||
| Kumar, Suraj | Indian Space Research Organization | JPLYIP | Kennedy, Brett | Mobile Manipulation Robotics |
| Activity: Mechanical, electrical, and software support of RoboSimian and related robotic systems. | ||||
| Lam, Sherman | Harvey Mudd College | JPLSIP | Parness, Aaron | MicroClimbing Robots |
| Activity: Development a of nano (<20 gram) climbing platform. | ||||
| Lankenau, Guillermo | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | JPLYIP | Grimes-York, Jesse | Penetrator Mechanics |
| Activity: Comet surface sample return work. | ||||
| Le, Duke | California State University Fullerton | Growth Sector | Brockers, Roland | MAV |
| Activity: Micro air vehicle structural design and modeling. | ||||
| Lee, Brian | Caltech | JPLSIP | Udomkesmalee, Suraphol | Space RACE |
| Activity: Prototype of a ground-based mobile robot carrying an orbiting sample around a circular track for potential use in the proposed NASA Centennial Challenge competition (Space RACE). | ||||
| Lim, Grace | California State Polytechnic University Pomona | JPLSIP | Jain, Abhi | Planetary Space Platforms |
| Activity: Modeling and simulation of planetary space platforms. Multiple projects on physics-based modeling. | ||||
| Martinez, Gabrielle | California State University Fullerton | Growth Sector | Parness, Aaron | ARM Gripper |
| Activity: Drill development and data collection. | ||||
| Merewether, Gene | Carnegie Mellon University | JPLSIP | Kennedy, Brett | Mobile Manipulation Robotics |
| Activity: Mechanical, electrical, and software support of RoboSimian and related robotic systems. | ||||
| Miller, Allison | University Nebraska-Lincoln | JPLSIP | McCormick, Ryan | Mars On-Orbit Sample Transfer Technologies |
| Activity: Develop capture concepts and test-beds for orbital samples in Mars orbit. | ||||
| Moore, Lawrence | Georgia Institute of Technology | JPLSIP | Pomerantz, Marc | UAV |
| Activity: Simulation for unmanned aerial vehicles. | ||||
| Mulfinger, Noah | Pomona College, Claremont, CA | JPLSIP | Woodward, Gail | CODE - Trade Study |
| Activity: Develop metrics, test and analysis of LBA and feature tracking algorithms on target platform Jetson Tegra 1, and develop interface for using the feature tracks from the Feature Database in LBA. | ||||
| Munoz, Samuel | East LA College | JPLSIP | Kanan, Christopher | UAV |
| Activity: Unmanned aerial vehicles image understanding. | ||||
| Musumeci, Ester | Polytechnic University of Turin | JVSRP | Assad, Christopher | Biosleeve |
| Activity: Wearable interfaces to control robots and prosthetic devices. | ||||
| Mylapilli, Harshavardhan | USC | JPLYIP | Jain, Abhi | Planetary Space Platforms |
| Activity: Modeling and simulation of planetary space platforms. Multiple projects on physics based modeling. | ||||
| Naranjo de Candido, Isabel | PISA | JVSRP | Grimes-York, Jesse | Penetrator Mechanics |
| Activity: Comet surface sample return work. | ||||
| Okamoto, Tyler | Caltech | SURF | Parness, Aaron | GECKO |
| Activity: Robot arm for gecko adhesives. | ||||
| Ortalda, Stefano | Polytechnic University of Turin | JVSRP | Assad, Christopher | Biosleeve |
| Activity: Natural robot control interfaces using wearable Bio-Sensors. | ||||
| Padilla, Jose | Los Angeles City College | CURE | Wolf, Michael | USV Swarm |
| Activity: Support maritime computer vision software for autonomous sea surface vehicles. | ||||
| Parker, Mimi | UC Berkeley | JPLSIP | Kulczycki, Eric | MSTT |
| Activity: Development of rover mast and cleaning mechanisms for mars sample transfer test-bed. | ||||
| Pavlov, Catherine | Caltech | SURF | Parness, Aaron | VolcanoBot |
| Activity: VolcanoBot development | ||||
| Rau-Murthy, Meghana | CMU | JPLSIP | Padgett, Curtis | Support for Project CODE |
| Activity: The Collaborative Operations in Denied Environment (CODE) is a JPL effort supporting UAV mapping and localization in a GPS denied area. | ||||
| Romero Lopez, Brenda | Tulsa Community College | JPLSIP | Carpenter, Kalind | Dynamically Actuated Pop Up Robots |
| Activity: Produce several functional pop-up robot prototypes and present results from experimentation with different designs, material selections, and fabrication techniques. | ||||
| Sampangi, Siddarth | University of California, at San Diego | JPLSIP | Reid, Robert | HEDGEHOG |
| Activity: Development of visual localization techniques for spacecraft/rover hybrids on the surface of small solar system bodies. | ||||
| Schwartz, Matthew | UC Berkeley | JPLSIP | Pomerantz, Marc | Cyber Defense Project |
| Activity: Visualization and modeling for Cyber Defense Project. Design and develop interactive UI and visualization software to help predict risks to JPL networked computer systems from cyber attacks. | ||||
| Setterfield, Tim | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | JVSRP | Brockers, Roland | MAV |
| Activity: Map-free visual-inertial state estimation for micro air vehicles. | ||||
| Shim, Dennis | Caltech | SURF | Wolf, Michael | USV Swarm |
| Activity: Develop software for multi-agent robotics simulations. | ||||
| Simão, Miguel | University of Coimbra, Portugal | JVSRP | Wolf, Michael | Biosleeve |
| Activity: Develop natural robot control interfaces using wearable bio-sensors. | ||||
| Stewart, Christian | Purdue University | JPLYIP | Brockers, Roland | MAV |
| Activity: Implementation of vision-aided navigation algorithms for micro air vehicles. | ||||
| Tanner, Melissa | Caltech | JPLSIP | Nesnas, Issa | Axel Motion Planning |
| Activity: Motion planning for tethered rappelling rovers. | ||||
| Tonelli, Flavio | Polytechnic University of Turin | JVSRP | Stoica, Adrian | Multi-robot control |
| Activity: Determine efficient means to control teams of multiple robots. | ||||
| Voveryte, Ausra | Polytechnic University of Turin | JVSRP | Quadrelli, Marco | Orbiting Rainbows |
| Activity: Orbiting rainbows modeling and simulation. | ||||
| Vu, Thanh | University of Miami | JPLSIP | Rahmani, Amir | Tactical Coordinated Behaviors |
| Activity: Coordination and control of multi-agent robotics. | ||||
| Wai, Dennis | UC Berkeley | JPLSIP | Kulczycki, Eric | MSTT |
| Activity: Development of CASAH S/W and operations for mars sample transfer test-bed. | ||||
| Wee, Minjae | UC Irvine | Growth Sector | Nayar, Hari | Computer-controlled Telerobot |
| Activity: Computer-controlled telerobot | ||||
| Wright, Brian | Virginia Tech | JPLYIP | Pomerantz, Marc | Cyber Defense Project |
| Activity: Visualization and modeling for Cyber Defense Project. Design and develop interactive UI and visualization software to help predict risks to JPL networked computer systems from cyber attacks. | ||||
| Yosinski, Jason | Cornell | NSTRF | Matthies, Larry | Unmanned Exploration |
| Activity: Scalable unsupervised learning for unmanned exploration. | ||||