The University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science has awarded Daniel Koditschek, the Alfred Fitler Moore Professor in the department of electrical and systems engineering, with the Heilmeier Research Award. The award recognizes scientifically meritorious work that also had high technological impact and visibility.

Dr. Koditschek was chosen for pioneering contributions in robot motion planning and legged locomotion.

The award is named for the late Penn alumnus George Heilmeier, who developed liquid crystal displays and served as director of DARPA.