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Welcome Inclusive Human-Robot Interaction

Welcome Inclusive Human-Robot Interaction / Inklusive Mensch-Roboter-Interaktion (Fachgebiet) Our research and teaching activities are motivated by a significant shift that we can see in the future interplay [...] in many different forms and physical embodiments (i.e. robots), ranging from smart devices with natural language interfaces to collaborative robotic arms which can physically manipulate their environment [...] Reserach Article: Human-Robot Communication with GPT-Based Large Language Models We are excited to announce the publication of our latest research paper, exploring a GPT-based in human-robot teaming. 03/15/2024 …

ROBOTOP

Open and Internet-based Platform for Robot Applications in Industry and Service (ROBOTOP) (Project duration: June 2017 to May 2020) Problem and Motivation Industrial robot applications have to fulfil considerable [...] successful planning of these robot systems. Especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this represents an entry barrier to the use of industrial (service) robotics applications. Based on the [...] implementation of innovative robot applications. Objective The aim of the ROBOTOP project is to develop a modular, open internet platform for industrial and service robots. This is to represent a foundation …

Research Unit - ihri - Inclusive Human-Robot Interaction

here at the TU Dortmund University. Prof. Dr. Jens Gerken Inclusive Human-Robot Interaction “Understanding and designing Human-Robot Interaction is at the core of establishing technology as a valuable and [...] Meet us Inclusive Human-Robot Interaction Our research unit was established on July 1st, 2023 with the appointment of Jens Gerken as Professor and Head of the research unit. Before, our group was based [...] matters. This naturally led to a shift on inclusion and participation within the context of Human-Robot Interaction in our research projects, which are now at the core of our activities both in teaching …

ATLAS FaST: Fast and Simple Scheduled TDOA for Reliable Ultra-Wideband Localization

IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) , Montréal, Canada, May 2019. Abstract: The ever increasing need for precise location estimation in robotics is challenging a significant amount [...] amount of research. Hence, new applications such as wireless localization based aerial robot control or high precision personal safety tracking are developed. However, most of the current developments and [...] approach. To enable wide-spread adoption, we provide an open source implementation of our system for the robot operating system (ROS). Furthermore, we provide open source access to the raw data created during …

Research

reality, intelligent assistants, physiological sensing, and human-robot collaboration. The lab supports these efforts with a dedicated robot space, high-density EEG, and cross-reality setups. We regularly [...] gesture, physiology, or shared environments. Our research brings together human-computer interaction, robotics, and generative AI to develop interactive systems that adapt to human needs, respond to context [...] humans and intelligent systems interact. Research Areas Generative AI in Interactive Systems Human-Robot Interaction Physiological Computing and Implicit Interaction Mixed and Cross-Reality Interaction Privacy …

Aktive Nachgiebigkeit zur Verbesserung der physikalischen Mensch-Roboter Interaktion

t zu erzielen und damit eine Hürde zur Steigerung der Akzeptanz von Mensch-Roboter Kollaborationen zu nehmen. Ist der Roboter in der Rolle des Gebers, ermöglicht die aktive Nachgiebigkeit sich von der [...] Bewegungen instinktiv und definieren damit implizit die Natürlichkeit einer Interaktion. Übernimmt der Roboter eine Seite der Übergabe müssen diese instinktiven Bewegungen identifiziert und nachgebildet werden [...] für einen flüssigen Ablauf der Interaktion sorgt. In unserer übergeordneten Forschung zur Mensch-Roboter Kollaboration wird die Nachgiebigkeit über eine Admittanzregelung realisiert, die Referenztrajektorien …

Open House at TU Dortmund University (Tag der offenen Tür)

simulation where users can intuitively interact with robots (in virtual VR form) through natural spoken language. This allows users to instruct robots in a virtual home environment to carry out tasks with [...] Martin Lehnert and Erik Böttcher presented the commercially available Stretch from Hello Robot , an assistive robot developed collaboratively with individuals with disabilities. Stretch helps users accomplish [...] study program offers to the public. People of all ages learned about our department’s work through robots, mixed reality demos, and posters. Some highlights from ihri: As a subsequent work of our Frontiers …

SKATES: Interoperable Multi-Connectivity Communication Module for Reliable Search and Rescue Robot Operation

Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications (WiMob) , Thessaloniki, Greece, October 2020 Abstract: Robots are used more and more often in search and rescue scenarios, for example in post-disaster situations [...] high-resolution images, video and sensor-readings producing huge data volume must be transported from the robot back to the operator or rescue forces. This work presents and evaluates SKATES, a new solution enabling [...] enabling interoperable multi-connectivity for reliable communication between a search and rescue (SAR) robot and its remote operator. In this paper, the SKATES concept, its implementation and subsequent validation …

History

History 1986 The Institute for Robotics Research is founded as a central scientific facility of the University of Dortmund within the framework of the Future Technology Initiative of the State of North [...] the Technical University of Dortmund is occupied. 1989 Official inauguration of the Institute for Robotics Research. 2005 In the course of a restructuring, the institute becomes part of the Technische U [...] Schwiegelshohn, moves into the building. 2006 - 2014 For several years, the Chair of Industrial Robotics and Production Automation (IRPA) of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering under the direction of …

Orientation phase for new students at CNI

deployed robotic systems and network architecture can be monitored by the rescue forces from inside the mobile wireless communication lab. It was followed by an overview of a typical rescue robotic platform: [...] and introduced these students to 5G communication networks with a tour structured around rescue robotics as an application context. The tour consisted of three stations: It started with the mobile wireless [...] platform: The CNI Xplorer. It leverages the mobility and exploration payloads of the Spot robot from Boston Dynamics. It is equipped with our Multi-Link module for reliable teleoperation from and transmission …

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