M. Ani Hsieh

M. Ani Hsieh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. She is affiliated with the Computer and Information Science department and serves as Deputy Director of the GRASP Laboratory. Additionally, she holds the position of ROBO Program Chair. Her research focuses on robotics and related areas, though specific details are not provided. She is based in Towne 248 and her research group is located in Pennovation Bldg 200 Suite 100. Her contact information is available at mya@seas.upenn.edu and her profile page can be accessed at https://directory.seas.upenn.edu/m-ani-hsieh/.

M. Ani Hsieh is a researcher in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on robotics, control theory, multi-robot systems, and swarm robotics. Her work explores decentralized control strategies for robotic swarms, including task allocation, shape generation, and network connectivity in dynamic environments. She investigates adaptive teams of aerial and ground robots for situational awareness and develops predictive control frameworks for multi-robot systems. Her research also addresses path planning, source localization, and coordination of autonomous vehicles in complex environments. Hsieh's contributions emphasize the integration of biological inspiration with control theory to enhance the performance and adaptability of robotic systems.