Nathan Chun
PhD student at the Laboratory for Autonomous
Systems in Exploration and Robotics (LASER) advised by Dr. Keenan Albee.
Currently interested in adaptive, hybrid control and manipulation for free-flyers.
nchun at usc dot edu
2026
Started my PhD at USC LASER Lab2026
Started my internship at the NASA JPL-358P Multi-Agent Robotics Group
Hierarchical Control Framework for Collision-Free Collaborative Loco-manipulation of Large and Heavy Objects
Alberto Rigo, Junchao Ma, Nathan Chun, Quan Nguyen, S.K. Gupta
2025 IEEE 21st International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE) 2025
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Hardware and Control Optimization for Cable-Driven Robots
2025
Senior design project aiming to extend the operational life of cable-driven systems.
*Bleeker Award for Superb Craftsmanship*
Tech Stack: Embedded Systems, 3D Printing, CNC Mill, Lathe, RL
Poster
LQR for Cart-Pole Pendulum
2025
Personal project to simulate, design, and control a cart-pole system with classical LQR control.
Tech Stack: Optimal Control, Embedded Systems, MATLAB, 3D Printing, CNC Mill, Lathe
Custom CNC router
2025
Personal project to design, machine, and assemble a desktop router capable of machining Aluminum.
Tech Stack: Waterjet, CNC Mill, Embedded Systems
HECTOR Low-level Control Board
2024
Design and assembly of control board for DRCL/Laser Robotics' HECTOR humanoid.
Responsible for communication between on-board computer, motors, and sensors.
Tech Stack: PCB Design
Wheelchair Stabilizer
2023
Modular, motorized wheel that actuates based on IMU and load cell feedback to stabilize wheelchairs and prevent injury.
Tech Stack: MATLAB, Embedded Systems