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Robosimian
Communication and outreach, video
Semantic design study
Visiting researcher, co-designer
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Caltech)
2013
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RoboSimian is designed to traverse complicated terrain and perform dexterous tasks. This simian-inspired robot was built in response to a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) challenge to advance the use of robots in disaster situations.
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Robosimian usability and semantic design study,
1:1 mockup,
concept development.
1:1 mockup,
concept development.
Video screencaps:
You can find the whole video here ︎
Current state of the project:
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For more information, visit NASA’s Robosimian website.
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You can find the whole video here ︎
Current state of the project:
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For more information, visit NASA’s Robosimian website.
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