Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Robotics

Through artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics, Case School of Engineering’s researchers are developing technologies for smart cities, smart manufacturing, smart homes, smart transportation and smart healthcare. 

Our researchers are developing robotic motion planning, perception, control and learning algorithms to create next-generation intelligent robotic surgical assistants. The robotic assistant will have the ability to perform low-level surgical manipulation tasks, such as suturing and retraction, and will allow the surgeon to interact with it through high-level instructions.

In addition, our researchers are developing intelligent robotic mobile manipulation systems. With advanced robotic perception, planning and manipulation capabilities, these systems are targeted to work in close collaboration with human users in home and small-batch manufacturing applications.

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are also working to develop a robotic active catheter system that can perform atrial fibrillation ablation under real-time intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance. The project integrates high-speed MRI technologies with robotic motion planning and control techniques to develop a novel co-robotic system.

The research focuses on the development of new models and algorithms for robotic motion planning and for the control of active catheter systems and algorithms to achieve real-time intraoperative MRI acquisition and image reconstruction, as well as hardware realization and experimental validation of the pioneered technologies.

Institutes, Centers and Labs Related to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Robotics

Students and researchers in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering have access to state-of-the-art labs and facilities that support cutting-edge research and hands-on learning. Explore a current list of available resources in the General Bulletin, updated annually to reflect the most up-to-date offerings.

Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems (ISSACS)

The Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems leads interdisciplinary research and innovation in the Industrial Internet of Things, advancing technologies that connect devices, data, and people across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure.

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SaPHaRI Lab

TheSocial and Physical Human-Robot Interaction (SaPHaRI) Lab focuses on creating technologies that enhance human well-being through empathetic, emotionally intelligent, and human-centered design across robotic and digital interactions.

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Enhanced Robotic Interfaces and Experiences (ERIE) Lab

The Enhanced Robotic Interfaces and Experiences (ERIE) Lab’s mission is to develop integrated and intelligent multi-modal sensing and feedback interfaces that enable humans to control robots intuitively and effectively.

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Medical Robotics and Computer Integrated Surgery Laboratory

The Medical Robotics and Computer Integrated Surgery Laboratory develops medical applications of robotics and other information technologies, specifically robotic systems for surgery and interventional medicine, human-machine interfaces, haptics, virtual reality surgical simulators and modeling and simulation of complex biological systems.

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Interfaces and Interventions Lab

The Interfaces and Interventions Lab develops human interfaces to improve function after neurological injury.

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