Robert Full

Robert Full

Keynote Speaker: Comparative Physiology & Biomechanics Expert; Chancellor's Professor at UC Berkeley; Fellow of AAAS

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Robert Full Biography

Robert J. Full is a Chancellor's and Goldman Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. Full's research focuses on comparative biomechanics and physiology, with an emphasis on quantifying whole animal performance, particularly locomotion, as it relates to an animal's structure, physiology, and behavior. His work centers on the study of arthropod, amphibian, and reptilian locomotion, examining animals such as crabs, cockroaches, ants, beetles, scorpions, centipedes, geckos, and salamanders to explore variations in body shape, leg number, musculoskeletal arrangement, and movement strategies.

Full directs the Poly-P.E.D.A.L. Laboratory, which investigates the performance, energetics, and dynamics of animal locomotion in many-footed creatures. His laboratory applies techniques from human gait analysis, including 3D kinematic, force platform, and EMG analysis, to miniature animal models. Through comparative physiology and biomechanics, Full's research has identified general principles of locomotion by studying a wide diversity of animals.

A proponent of bioinspiration, Full analyzes animal locomotion to inform the development of biomimetic materials and devices, such as fibrillar adhesives inspired by geckos and legged robots designed for search-and-rescue operations. He has led international efforts to advance integrative biology and biological inspiration, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations among biologists, engineers, and mathematicians from academia and industry.

Full is the founder and director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Bio-inspiration in Education and Research (CiBER) and serves as editor-in-chief of the journal "Bioinspiration and Biomimetics." He is also a science advisory board member for Science Robotics. His research has provided biological inspiration for the design of multi-legged robots and computer animations, including contributions to the film "A Bug's Life."

Full's discoveries in motion science have led to the development of animal-inspired neural control circuits, artificial muscles, search-and-rescue robots, and gecko-inspired self-cleaning dry adhesives. He has received the NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award and Berkeley's Distinguished Teaching Award, has been named a Mentor in the Life Sciences, and has been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences under the category of Emerging Fields. Full has authored more than 150 scientific contributions and has delivered over 300 national and international presentations.

Full has delivered multiple TED Talks, including "The Sticky Wonder of Gecko Feet," "Robots Inspired by Cockroach Ingenuity," and "The Secrets of Nature's Grossest Creatures, Channeled into Robots," sharing his research with a global audience. As founder of CiBER, he has discussed how animals such as cockroaches, crabs, centipedes, and geckos inspire innovative design in robotics, prosthetics, and medical equipment. His educational initiatives include discovery-based courses, undergraduate research programs, efforts toward equity and inclusion, and outreach through web presentations, museum exhibits, radio, and television.

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Robert Full Videos

Robert Full on Bio-Inspired Design
Curiosity, discovery and gecko feet - Robert Full
TED Talk : Robert Full

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Robert Full is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Technology and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Robert Full for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Robert Full can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ronald C. Arkin, Hava Siegelmann and Ben Goldacre. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Robert Full for an upcoming event.

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Robert Full Videos

Robert Full on Bio-Inspired Design
Curiosity, discovery and gecko feet - Robert Full
TED Talk : Robert Full
  • How do I book Robert Full to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Robert Full for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Robert Full, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Robert Full are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Robert Full, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Robert Full speak about?

    Robert Full is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Technology, Innovation, Biology, Professors, Robotics, Engineering and Research & Exploration.
  • Who is the agent for Robert Full?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Robert Full for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Robert Full for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Robert Full or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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