Welcome and thank you for your interest.

If you are interested in doing research in robotics with me, please
look at the research projects on my web site and let me know which of
the projects interest you and why. 

Robotics is an interdisciplinary field -- so students with backgrounds
in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,
mathematics, physics, etc. are welcome. For example, students with
strong backgrounds in robotics (kinematics, dynamics), geometric
algorithms, graphics, optimization and with strong programming skills
will fit well in our lab. Depending on your prior experience, I may
recommend some robotics related courses so you can develop an
appropriate technical background.

Any information on prior robotics or research accomplishments is
always welcome and will strengthen your application. If you are
sending me email, please do not send me attachments. Plain text works
best for me.

Good luck!
Srinivas Akella