Bernard Roth

Research Statement

Roth researches the kinematics, dynamics, control, and design of computer controlled mechanical devices. In kinematics, he studies the mathematical theory of rigid body motions and its application to the design of machines. His design interests include organizing and presenting workshops on creativity, group interactions, and the problem solving process. In addition he is one of the founders of the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford (the d.school) and is active in its development: currently, he serves as Interim Director.

Degrees

Degree	Discipline	Year	School
PhD	Mechanical Engineering	1962	Columbia

Publications

Publication Title	Author(s)/Speaker(s)	Open Document
Finding geometric invariants from time-based invariants for spherical and spatial motions	Roth, B
Advances in Engineering and Creative Education	Roth, B
Playing it Safe	Zinn, M; Khatib, O; Roth, B...
Title: Finding geometric invariants from time-based invariants for spherical and spatial motions Author(s): Roth, B Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design, Transactions of the ASME Date Published: 2005-3 [Close Box] Title: Advances in Engineering and Creative Education Author(s): Roth, B Conference: Proceedings of International Symposium on Creative Engineering and Education Date Published: 2004 [Close Box] Title: Playing it Safe Author(s): Zinn, M; Khatib, O; Roth, B; Salisbury, J. K Journal: IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine Date Published: 2004 [Close Box]
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Academic Honors & Awards

Outstanding Design Educator Award, ASME, 2000
Pioneer in Robotics Award, IEEE, 2000
Honorary Professor, Design Program, IIT-Kanpur, India
Honorary Diploma, Engineering Mechanics, National Technical University of Ukraine, 2003
Honoris Causa degree, University of Cassino, Italy, 2005
Honorary Co-chair, International Conference on Robotics and Automation, (ICRA’07)
Honorary PhD, University of Paris (Pierre & Marie Curie), 2007