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I have a robotics and biomechanics lab. I teach mechanics and basic math classes. My main study is coordination, mostly legged locomotion. I like classical rigid-object dynamics especially contact (collisions, friction, non-holonomic constraints). I used to work mostly on friction and sliding instability. I have also worked on bicycles, solid mechanics and fracture. I usually prefer simple and ideal models. My degrees are from Engineering at Brown (ScB. 76, ScM. 78, Ph.D. 81). Mechanical Engineering (formerly in TAM) 566 Upson Hall Cornell University Ithaca, New York 14853 ruina@cornell.edu ruina.org +1 607 327-0013 Research and Lab Robots Locomotion papers Bikes Friction & fracture Collisions Miscellaneous List of papers, according to google. Preprints to some available from the links above. Some videos Information for students Make a donation Andy Personal information (Addresses, contacts, India, etc.) Facebook page (No account needed) Schedule Where is Andy right now? (GPS lo