Robert Griffin is a Research Scientist at IHMC, and focuses on improved mobility and autonomy for legged robotics and powered exoskeletons. While with IHMC, Robert has been involved in a variety of projects as both Principal Investigator and part of the research team. He currently leads the Office of Naval Research’s SquadBot and Fast Behaviors projects, where the goal is to develop a next generation humanoid robot called Nadia, which will have a high power-to-weight ratio and large range of motion, along with develop autonomous and semi-autonomous behaviors to allow Nadia to function in urban environments. He is also a key researcher in the NASA Johnson Space Center’s Val-EOD project, where the goal is to develop humanoid robots, primarily NASA JSC’s Valkyrie, to function as Explosive Ordnance Disposal operators. Robert also currently leads the IHMC exoskeleton team, which includes the entry in the 2020 Cybathlon Powered Exoskeleton Race, which is a competition for paralyzed athletes assisted by technology. This same system is being used as IHMC’s entry in the Mobility Unlimited Challenge being held by the Toyota Mobility Foundation, which aims to develop assistive devices for individuals with mobility limitations.