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Hartmut Geyer received his Diploma degree in Physics and Ph.D. degree in Biomechanics from Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena in 2001 and 2005, respectively. In 2006, he was awarded the EU Marie Curie Fellowship and worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the Biomechatronics Group at MIT, and Institute of Automatic Control at ETH Zurich. He joined Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute in 2010 and is currently an associate professor. His research interests include the theoretical foundation of legged dynamics control, computational models of the human neuromuscular control system, and robotic limbs that exhibit human-like behavior and dexterity. Geyer’s research is linked to the overarching goal of advancing the science and technology of legged dynamic systems to improve the quality of life for people who depend on robotic technology to assist, replace, or restore physical capabilities. His group’s research spans connected areas to advance the theory of legged dynamics control, develop fundamental gait models inspired by animals, and evaluate them on bipedal robot platforms. He focuses on understanding the increased dynamic capabilities of legged systems and investigates human control of legged locomotion, developing computer models of the human neuromuscular system, and applying insights to powered prosthetics.
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