Talks and presentations

The power of touch in human-robot systems for a connected world

Published: July 10, 2025

My PhD Advisor, Veronica Santos, presented at the AI for Good conference on the teleoperated system I helped design. The full talk video will be available soon! In the meantime, here’s a preview of the system she showcased:

OptiStrain: A vision- and microfluidics-based tactile sensor with high spatial and temporal resolution

Published: July 08, 2025

Precision in Dynamic Rope Manipulation: The Advantage of Force Feedback

Published: March 01, 2025

Precision in Dynamic Rope Manipulation: The Advantage of Force Feedback

Published: December 01, 2024

Storytelling Through Characters at Disney Parks

Published: March 01, 2023

During my 2023 internship at Disney Research, I contributed to the development of robotics technology for the Judy Hopps character featured in this SXSW presentation. The talk showcases how Disney Parks uses advanced robotics and storytelling to create immersive character experiences for guests. Josh D’Amaro, Morgan Pope and Tony Dohi did such a great job presenting on everything going on at Disney, including this project. Take a look!