Masters Theses

Masters Theses

  1. Pearson, L., Modular Fabrication, Controller Development, and Sensor Development for a Hydraulically Amplified Self-Healing Electrostatic (HASEL) Actuator,  Master’s Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, December, 2018.
  2. Ortega, J., Design, Modeling and Control of a Soft SMA-actuated Biomimetic Robot with Functional Skin, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2016.
  3. Kearns, J., A Comparison of Spring Stiffness Profiles For Use In A Passive-Elastic Leg Exoskeleton, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, May, 2016.
  4. Ortega, J., Modeling Soft Material Adhesion for In vivo Robotic Locomotion, Master's Thesis – Basells Intern from Catalonia, Spain,  February, 2014.
  5. Francisco, M., Migrating Motor Complex Force Sensor: Design, Fabrication and Clinical In vivo Measurements, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, December, 2013.
  6. Hill, M.,  Design, Development, and Verification of an Automated Pain Measurement Device, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, December, 2013. 
  7. Lyle, A., Evaluation of Small Bowel Lumen Friction Forces for Applications in In vivo Robotic Capsule Endoscopy, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2012.
  8. Hart, K., The Design and Evaluation of a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Camera System for Identification and Repair of Ventricular Septal Defects, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, May, 2011.
  9. Mills, Z., Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Camera System for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, May, 2011.
  10. Zimkowski, M., Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Computer-Controlled Pressure Algometer for Measuring Pain Sensitivity, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2010.
  11. Ruppert, A., Design and Experimental Evaluation of an Integrated Cannula Visualization System for Laparoscopy, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2009.
  12. Rentschler, M., Dynamic Simulation Modeling and Control of the Odyssey III Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, Master's Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, June, 2003.
  13. Rentschler, M., Mobile Highway Construction Barrel Robots, Bachelor’s Thesis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, May, 2001.