Distinguished Lecture Series Archive 2016
Distinguished Lecture Series Archive 2016
2016-09-23 - Raj Madhavan (Humanitarian Robotics Technologies)
Humanitarian Robotics and Automation Technologies
Abstract
This talk focuses on applying robotics and automation for under-served communities through collaboration among researchers, industry, governments, NGOs, and professional societies. It highlights work in disaster prevention, recovery, and response using unmanned aerial systems.2016-10-07 - Jon Sensinger (University of New Brunswick / Coapt)
Prostheses and Exoskeletons: Moving from a Mechatronics Bottleneck Through a Controls Bottleneck
Abstract
The human body remains superior to anthropometric robots in many tasks, making robotic augmentation complex. This talk reviews progress shifting from mechatronics constraints toward control bottlenecks in powered prostheses and exoskeletons, covering design and interface advances for upper and lower limbs.2016-10-21 - Steffen Leonhardt (University of Aachen)
Closed-Loop Medical Systems
Abstract
The talk introduces feedback control principles in living organisms and how assistive devices can restore function. It examines physiological loop features (including sign reversal) and presents closed-loop therapeutic concepts, arguing that closed-loop assistive-device control is a key future trend.2016-11-04 - Alin Albu-Schaeffer (DLR)
Designing and Controlling Robots for Direct Interaction with Humans
Abstract
Human-centered robot design requires compatibility in size, weight, speed, power, safety, and compliance, plus real-time perception/planning in dynamic environments. This talk presents DLR's evolution from torque-sensed compliant robots to intrinsically compliant variable-stiffness systems.2016-11-18 - Dario Floreano (EPFL)
Insect-Inspired Technologies for Civilian Drones
Abstract
Civilian drones are increasingly autonomous but face major challenges in confined spaces and near humans due to energy, perception, and safety constraints. This talk shows how insect-inspired technologies can improve drone autonomy, capability, and safety.2016-12-02 - Arto Visala (Aalto University)
Semiautonomous Heavy Duty Machines for Agriculture and Forestry
Abstract
Research in heavy-duty semiautonomous machines includes mobile robotics, perception, nonlinear control, and networked automation/HMIs for agriculture and forestry. This talk reviews ISOBUS-based implement control prototypes, precision-agriculture automation, adaptive machine research, path planning, automatic navigation, and NMPC motion control.2016-12-16 - Sangbae Kim (MIT)
MIT Cheetah: New Design Paradigm Shift Toward Mobile Robots
Abstract
Legged robots are enabling new mobile robotics applications, including disaster response and care services. This talk presents a mobile robot design paradigm emphasizing actuator characteristics and impulse planning for dynamic interaction in unpredictable environments.Source: ETH Soft Robotics Lab Distinguished Lecture Series Archive.
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