Bob Williams

Dr. Bob Williams is a professor of mechanical engineering at Ohio University, specializing in robotics and haptics research and education. Prior to this role, they worked for five years as a roboticist at NASA Langley Research Center and held summer research positions at NASA Kennedy Space Center and Wright-Patterson AFB. Dr. Williams earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and has contributed extensively to the field through 36 journal articles and over 100 conference papers. They also serve as the ASME advisor for the Ohio University student chapter and engage in community outreach by teaching robotics to middle school students.