Assistive Robotics & Control Laboratory
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
ARC Lab studies robot control and haptic interaction for assistive and healthcare applications. Led by Dr. Rohit Singla in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, the lab combines computational modeling, software development, and experiments with robotic and haptic systems.
Undergraduate researchers contribute to each stage of the work—from implementing control methods and building simulations to validating measurements and communicating results.
Current Research
Assistive Robotic Manipulation
We investigate how a robotic arm handles motion commands near a defined boundary during a benchtop spoon-delivery task. Current work examines the distinction between constraining a movement’s endpoint and maintaining clearance throughout its path.
Platform: UFactory xArm 7
Student researcher: Payton Triebold
Haptic Guidance and Virtual Biopsy Tasks
We investigate force guidance during virtual depth-targeting tasks using the Touch X haptic interface. Current development focuses on simulated tissue layers, adjustable guidance, and repeatable measurements of system behavior.
Platform: 3D Systems Touch X
Student researcher: Troy VerStrate
Lab Updates
July 2026 — WiSys SPARK Symposium
Projects led by Troy VerStrate and Payton Triebold were presented at the WiSys SPARK Symposium at UW–Eau Claire. The posters describe preliminary findings from haptic depth targeting and constraint-based robotic manipulation.
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