Machine Learning and Data Science

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How can we best utilize real-time data generated by various sensors on a factory floor to monitor the health and safety of systems, finely control machine performance, ensure product quality control and improve the manufacturing process overall? That’s just one of the questions we’re exploring through the integration of machine learning and data science to the world of manufacturing. We’re also applying these overarching technologies to robotics and biomechanics to innovate in ways previously not possible.

In contrast to the historical way that we understand the mechanisms that govern the behavior of systems through physical laws, machine learning means we’re connecting machines to directly learn from real data, without imposing limits based on the underlying physics. This approach leads to better results in everything from manufacturing efficiencies to facial recognition to autonomous vehicle performance. We’re focused on how to effectively use data in a timely manner so improvements can be made in a matter of minutes. 

We’re teaming with industry to delve into timely solutions that harness data for improved processes.

Institutes, centers and labs related to Machine Learning and Data Science

Integrated Robotics Institute

Using a cross-discipline approach to bring creativity, knowledge and expertise to the creation of robotic systems, with a specific focus on exploration, intelligence, movement, manufacturing and health care

 

Faculty who conduct research in Machine Learning and Data Science

Robert Gao

Department Chair, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Develops multi-physics sensing and stochastic modeling methods for improving observability in dynamical systems

Roger Quinn

Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Director, Biologically Inspired Robotics
Develops neural and mechanical models of animals and uses data to design and control robots and exoskeletons

Biologically-Inspired Robotic Lab

Peng (Edward) Wang

Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Develops advanced AI/ML tools for smart manufacturing, including predictive maintenance, quality assurance in additive manufacturing, and robotic automation