Topic
human-robot interaction
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An interdisciplinary approach to accelerating human-machine collaboration
Professor’s startup brings millimeter-scale location tracking to factories, ports, and other industrial environments.
October 2, 2019 -
A more intelligent system for the scooter wars
MIT spinout Superpedestrian has developed a smart electric scooter to improve urban mobility.
August 22, 2019 -
This robot helps you lift objects — by looking at your biceps
CSAIL system can mirror a user's motions and follow nonverbal commands by monitoring arm muscles.
May 22, 2019 -
Robot 101: Learning to work with humans
Julie Shah teaches a new generation of robots to collaborate safely and efficiently with workers across industries.
April 1, 2014 -
Professor emeritus Rodney Brooks refines the sequel to iRobot
Rodney Brooks’ startup, Rethink Robotics, is producing robots that can adapt to manufacturing tasks and the factory environment.
August 9, 2013 -
New research could let vehicles, robots collaborate with humans
Researchers are developing systems that can analyze people’s needs to determine the best way to achieve their goals.
May 3, 2013 -
Humans and robots work better together following cross-training
Swapping of roles improves efficiency as well as robots’ confidence and humans’ trust.
February 11, 2013 -
Mechanical engineers develop an ‘intelligent co-pilot’ for cars
Semiautonomous system takes the wheel to keep drivers safe.
July 13, 2012 -
Teams build robots that walk like humans
February 17, 2005