Collaborative Haptics, Robotics, and Mechatronics Lab

As technology advances, considerations for the human user are often left behind in the wake of progress. Our lab is centered around the intersection of technology, usability, and accessibility. We adopt human-centered design practices that result in technologies that feel more natural and intuitive to use. Specifically, we are interested in how multimodal (sound, touch, vision, etc.) technology can promote information transfer -- from person-to-person, person-to-technology, and technology-to-person -- with a focus on haptic (touch) technologies as the primary driver of interaction.  

The CHROME Lab is focused on both technical and societal impact. We strive to take our research out of the lab, such that it can make a difference beyond our walls. Come join us and learn more!

Research Arms

The CHROME Lab supports projects in the following scopes:

1. Multimodal Graphics

2. Educational Technology (EdTech)

3. Wearable Haptics

4. Haptic Medical Devices

5. Telerobotics

6. Accessible Sports

Interdisciplinary Engineering - Is CHROME Lab for me?

Accounting for the human element in engineering isn't easy. 

CHROME Lab projects require deep understanding of not just the hardware and technical aspects of design and development, but the human aspects, such as how people learn, use, and share technology, as well. Because of this, we greatly value perspectives from disciplines outside of engineering, like computer science, psychology, linguistics, and many others. While our project leads primarily come from related engineering disciplines due to the nature of hardware development, many of our research assistants come from varied backgrounds, including those listed previously. 

The variety of expertise in our lab translates to broader collaboration among researchers (in and out of our lab!) and a larger impact on the communities we serve.

If you are a student in a related, non-engineering discipline, but aren't sure where your skills or expertise could fit, feel free to reach out to us to have a conversation!