Ömer Kurkutlu

Ömer Kurkutlu

PhD Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering
I am a PhD Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago. My research focuses on autonomous robotics, vision-based navigation, reinforcement learning, TinyML, embedded AI, and resource-constrained robotic systems.
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Vision-Language-Action Navigation

A universal end-to-end navigation framework that enables aerial and ground robots to navigate using vision and natural language instructions.

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TinyDrone-MicroNav

Vision-based autonomous navigation for resource-constrained nano drones.

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Salamander Robot

Deep reinforcement learning for bio-inspired quadruped locomotion.

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Research

Research directions in autonomous robotics, tiny drones, vision-based navigation, TinyML, and embedded AI.

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OK-1 Quadruped Robot

End-to-end design and development of a custom bio-inspired quadruped robotic platform.

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Autonomous Tunnel Burrowing Robot

Autonomous robotic excavation system for tunnel construction using perception, manipulation, and mobile robotics.

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🧠 Sharpen your thinking with a second brain

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