Hey, I'm Ben

I am a PhD student at the University of California, Los Angeles in mechanical engineering where I am specializing in robotics. My research centers on creating human-centered robotic systems that utilize the strengths of humans - for long horizon and high order control, and robots - for accurate and repetitive movements. Thus driving my work developing learning-based shared autonomy algorithms for human embodiment in robotic systems using human cues such as eye gaze. I am also interested in creating robust tactile sensing for contact-rich robotic manipulation in extreme environments. I believe policies that utilize tactile sensing and human body language lead to safer and more comfortable human interaction with robots.

Check out some of my projects and work experience below.