Robert Full

Robert Full

Biologist | Revolutionizing Robotics Through Nature's Engineering

United States
8 talks
Artificial IntelligenceEmerging TechInnovation

Robert Full studies the extraordinary biomechanics of insects and reptiles, transforming our understanding of movement and design.

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Robert Full studies the extraordinary biomechanics of insects and reptiles, transforming our understanding of movement and design. His groundbreaking research on cockroach legs and gecko feet reveals how nature's ancient locomotion strategies can inspire next-generation robotics.

By meticulously analyzing the intricate movement of small creatures, Full bridges biological research with technological innovation. His work demonstrates how millions of years of evolutionary engineering can provide profound insights for robotics, biomimetic design, and adaptive mechanical systems.

Full's research challenges engineers and scientists to look to nature as the ultimate problem-solving laboratory.

Featured Talk

The secrets of nature's grossest creatures, channeled into robots

TED2014Mar 20141,309,836 views
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The secrets of nature's grossest creatures, channeled into robots

TED 2014Mar 2014

Learning from the gecko's tail

TED 2009Feb 2009
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Artificial Intelligence
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8 events
2014
Keynote
TED 2014
2014
Keynote
2009
Keynote
TED 2009
2009
Keynote
TED 2005
2005
Keynote
2005
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2002
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