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Michael Posa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on planning, control, and formal analysis in robotics, particularly in the context of robots interacting with complex environments. He emphasizes the development of computationally tractable algorithms that enable robots to operate dynamically and safely. His work involves the interplay of non-smooth dynamics and contact with numerical optimization, particularly applied to legged robots and robotic arms. Posa's contributions are aimed at advancing the fundamental promise of robotics in applications ranging from home assistance to manufacturing. He follows a rigorous approach to testing techniques and ensuring safety in robotic interactions with the world around them.
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