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Talia Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on dynamics, terrestrial locomotion, and the interplay between bio-inspired design and robotics. With a specific interest in arrhythmic transient locomotion, she studies how animals move and how these insights can be applied to develop more agile and adaptable robotic systems. Her work integrates soft robotics and animal-robot interaction, aiming to create robots that can navigate complex environments in a bio-inspired manner. Talia has been recognized for her contributions to the field, receiving the ORAU’s Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award in 2022. Through her lab, she mentors students and conducts cutting-edge research that bridges mechanical engineering with biological principles, paving the way for innovative applications in robotics.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science