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Robin Chhabra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. As a Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Soft Space Robotics, he focuses on advancing soft robotics, intelligent systems, and control technologies. Chhabra leads the Embodied Learning Intelligence eXploration Innovative soft Robotics (ELIXIR) Lab, where he and his team develop neuromorphic prototypes and advanced robots capable of navigating challenging environments. His research merges multiple disciplines, including biology, neuroscience, and artificial general intelligence, to enhance long-term robot autonomy for space exploration. He has published extensively, contributing to various top-tier journals and conferences, and has received recognition from several professional organizations. His teaching emphasizes machine learning and the conceptual understanding necessary for fostering innovative, self-aware robotics. Through his work, he aims to inspire graduate students and advance the field of robotics to improve safety and reliability in space missions.
Toronto Metropolitan University • Toronto, ON, Canada
Conducting research in soft robotics and autonomous systems while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
Department of Chemical Engineering