Autonomous Space Robotics Lab

Tim Barfoot

Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Autonomous Space Robotics
Assistant Professor
BASc (Eng Sci Aero, Toronto), PhD (Toronto), PEng (Ontario)

Contact Info

Institute for Aerospace Studies
University of Toronto
4925 Dufferin Street, Room 189
Toronto, ON M3H 5T6 Canada
tim.barfoot [at] utoronto.ca
+1 416-667-7719 (office)
+1 416-667-7799 (fax)
skype: tim.barfoot
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Research

The purpose of my research program is to enable scientific exploration by creating advanced autonomy for space robotics. Currently, planetary exploration is the primary focus of my work. I am particularly interested in aspects of estimation and control for planetary rovers. Recent projects include global localization using lidar, visual teach and repeat using a stereo camera, visual odometry, celestial navigation, and path planning with variable-fidelity terrain assessment. I also believe strongly that techniques should be proven through realistic field trials. To this end, I am interested in conducting mission simulations using field robots at planetary analogue sites, such as the Haughton impact structure on Devon Island, Nunavut, to test our concepts and technologies in a realistic setting.

Teaching

AER372: Control Systems (Winter 2011)
AER1513: State Estimation for Aerospace Vehicles (Fall 2009-2010)
AER407: Space Systems Design (Fall 2007-2010)
MAT185: Linear Algebra (Winter 2008)
AER506: Spacecraft Dynamics and Control I (Fall 2001-2002)

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Community Service

Program Co-Chair of Computer and Robot Vision (CRV) 2012-13
Associate Editor for the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2012
Area Chair for Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS) 2012
Multimedia Editor for the International Journal of Robotics Research (IJRR) 2011-present