Bilkent Control Theory and Robotic Locomotion (CTRL) Group (since September 2014)

Our research group focuses on analysis and control of legged robots to achieve fast, efficient and autonomous locomotion.

Inspired by examples in nature, we use simple dynamic models and data-driven approaches to capture the essential properties of primitive locomotory behaviors. Embedded within legged robot designs equipped with a sufficient sensory suite but simple and robust enough for autonomous operation, we build physical realizations of these primitive behaviors suitable for outdoor use.

A secondary goal of our laboratory is to advance the current level of expertise in Turkey related to the design and deployment of novel autonomous robots.