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Rob Gorbet
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Latest papers
Multi-step first: A lightweight deep reinforcement learning strategy for robust continuous control with partial observability.
Neural networks : the official journal of the International Neural Network Society · 2026
Multi-constrained inverse kinematics for the human hand.
Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference · 2012 · senior author
Latest funding
- $102,618
Transforming Architecture: Pluripotent and Quasigeostrophic Space (TA:PQS)
SSHRC · 2023 · Co-investigator
- $460,000
Impact training: experiential learning toolkits to increase social sciences, humanities and arts (SSHA) capacity for research and innovation in the social sector
SSHRC · 2023 · Co-investigator
- $59,996
South-South Migration and the Food Security Nexus: Enhancing Effective Migration and Food Systems Governance in Sub-Saharan Africa
SSHRC · 2023 · Co-investigator
2 publications.
Multi-step first: A lightweight deep reinforcement learning strategy for robust continuous control with partial observability.
Meng L, Gorbet R, Burke M, Kulić D
Multi-constrained inverse kinematics for the human hand.
Samadani AA, Kulić D, Gorbet R
Transforming Architecture: Pluripotent and Quasigeostrophic Space (TA:PQS)
Principal investigators: Beesley, Philip L.
Keywords: experimental architecture; meshwork systems; next-generation fabrication; near-living systems; aesthetics; pluripotency; interactive architecture; responsive architecture
Impact training: experiential learning toolkits to increase social sciences, humanities and arts (SSHA) capacity for research and innovation in the social sector
Keywords: research talent; skills; innovation; partnerships; collaboration; experiential learning; community engagement; social innovation; capacity building; PhD outcomes; Social Sciences; Humanities
South-South Migration and the Food Security Nexus: Enhancing Effective Migration and Food Systems Governance in Sub-Saharan Africa
Principal investigators: Ahmed, Abdulrizack
Keywords: migration; food security; global governance; food system; sub-Saharan Africa; food system governance; migration policies; migration governance; refugees; migrants
Empathetic Spaces Partnership (ESP)
Principal investigators: Beesley, Philip L.
Keywords: architecture; expanded reality; meshwork systems; living systems; aesthetics; pluripotency; responsive architecture
Living architecture systems
Keywords: architecture; responsive structures; living architecture; synthetic biology; human-machine interaction; curriculum development; interdisciplinary working methods; cognitive psychology; new technologies; aesthetics
Living Architecture Systems
Keywords: architecture; responsive structures; living architecture; synthetic biology; human-machine interaction; curriculum development; interdisciplinary working methods; cognitive psychology; new technologies; aesthetics
Living architecture: hylozoic ground partnership development program
Principal investigators: Beesley, Philip L.
Keywords: responsive structures; living chemistry; design tools; complex systems; pedagogy
Mechanical empathy: kinetic architectural textile environments
Principal investigators: Gorbet, Robert
From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.
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