Sensor Systems Laboratory

In the Sensor Systems Laboratory we invent new sensor systems, devise innovative ways to power and communicate with them, and develop algorithms for using them. Our research has applications in the domains of bioelectronics, robotics, and ubiquitous computing. Current research projects include: near field (non-radiative) wireless power transfer, far field (radiative) wirelessly powered sensing platforms, and novel sensors for robotic manipulation. One theme that runs through our work is machine sensing techniques that are not modeled on human perception. Another theme is the use of RF signals for sensing and power transfer, rather than communication. An additional recent theme is generalizations of backsckatter for novel low power communication.