Masayoshi Tomizuka with two industrial robot arms.

Research Bio

The Mechanical Systems Control Laboratory focuses on designing and developing strategies for control of mechanical systems. Current research areas include Intelligent Robot Systems, Autonomous Vehicles and Vehicle Control Systems, Precision Motion Control Systems, and Human and Robot Collaboration Systems.

Research Expertise and Interest

robotics, mechatronics, control systems theory, digital control, dynamic systems, mechanical vibrations, adaptive and optimal control, motion control

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Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent terms
2026 Spring
  • Supervised Independent Study  [COMPSCI 199]  

  • Master of Engineering Capstone Project  [ENGIN 296MB]  

  • Advanced Control Systems II  [MECENG 233]  

  • Group Studies, Seminars, or Group Research  [MECENG 298]  

  • Individual Study or Research  [MECENG 299]  

2025 Fall
  • Master of Engineering Capstone Project  [ENGIN 296MA]  

  • Engineering Field Studies  [MECENG 297]  

  • Group Studies, Seminars, or Group Research  [MECENG 298]  

  • Individual Study or Research  [MECENG 299]  

2025 Summer
  • Supervised Independent Study  [COMPSCI 199]  

  • Engineering Field Studies  [MECENG 297]  

2025 Spring
  • Supervised Independent Study  [COMPSCI 199]  

  • Master of Engineering Capstone Project  [ENGIN 296MB]  

  • Group Studies, Seminars, or Group Research  [MECENG 298]  

  • Individual Study or Research  [MECENG 299]