Mouse, keyboard and graphical user interfaces are commonly used in the field of human-robot interaction (HRI) for robot control. Although these traditional user interfaces (UI) are being accepted as the standard for the majority of computational tasks, their generic nature and interaction styles may not offer ideal mapping to various robotic tasks, such as locomotion and navigation. In our rese...

The paper focuses on control of a new anthropomorphic robot arm enabling the torque measurement in each joint to ensure safety while performing tasks of physical interaction with human and environment. A novel variable control strategy was elaborated to increase the robot functionality and to achieve human-like dynamics of interaction. The algorithm of impact control imparting reflex action abi...

This research aims to develop an adaptive human-robot interaction system that works with users over long periods of time to achieve a common goal that is beneficial to the user. The particular scenario I focus on is that of a robot companion interacting with adolescents, helping them succeed at achieving daily physical activity goals. To develop such a system, I propose a method of modeling the...