Distinguished Lecture Series Archive 2022
Distinguished Lecture Series Archive 2022
Fall Semester
2022-09-23 - Eric Diller (University of Toronto)
Micro-Scale Surgery: Using Magnetic Fields to Control Tiny Robots in the Gut and Brain
Abstract
Micro-scale mobile robots can access confined spaces in minimally invasive ways and are promising for surgery, sensing, drug delivery, microfactories, and science tools. This talk covers design and production of sub-mm magnetic microrobots and magnetic control fields for 3D in-body actuation. Examples include swimming, crawling, and grasping robots, plus progress toward gut diagnosis and neurosurgery.2022-10-07 - Claudio Castellini (University of Erlangen-Nurnberg)
If I Can Do It, You Can Do It! Interactive Learning as the Key to Reliable Intent Detection
Abstract
Intent detection remains a core challenge for assistive and rehabilitation robotics despite decades of work. This talk reviews state of the art, key pitfalls, and argues for interactive human-machine learning as the main path to tight coupling, better control, and embodiment of robotic artifacts.2022-10-21 - Ritu Raman (MIT)
Biological Sensing, Processing, and Actuation for Robotics
Abstract
Biological systems combine compliant actuation, sensing, and neural control to handle dynamic environments. This talk presents engineered skeletal-muscle bioactuators and neuronally controlled muscle-powered robots capable of untethered functional behavior, adaptive responses, and damage-driven strengthening/healing. It discusses advantages, challenges, and future directions for biological motor-control-inspired robotics.2022-11-04 - Hongsoo Choi (D-GIST)
Micro/Nanorobots for Medical Applications in Precise Cell Delivery and Treatment of Vascular Diseases
Abstract
This talk presents untethered microrobots for precise cell delivery using propulsion strategies inspired by microscopic swimming, including applications for neurite alignment and neural network studies. It also introduces tethered wireless-magnetic microrobots for vascular interventions such as thrombosis treatment with medical-imaging-assisted navigation and registration.2022-11-18 - Heike Vallery (TU Delft)
Minimalistic Technology to Help Individuals Overcome Gait and Balance Impairments
Abstract
Robotic assistive systems are often too complex for daily use. This talk challenges assumptions and shows how simpler, underactuated, and co-created solutions can be more effective and commercially viable. Examples include body-weight support systems, improved wheelchairs, pediatric rehab robot toys, and fall injury prevention technologies.2022-12-02 - Jamie Paik (EPFL)
Reconfigurable Robots for Soft Interactions
Abstract
To support intuitive and adaptable human-machine interaction, robotics needs versatile physical platforms. This talk highlights progress in soft-material and reconfigurable origami robots as pathways toward broader softer human-robot applications.2022-12-16 - Cyrill Stachniss (University of Bonn)
With Robotics Toward Sustainable Crop Production
Abstract
Agriculture must reduce chemical and resource footprints while sustaining production. This talk presents developments in autonomous field robotics for perception, environment modeling, prediction, and decision-making in complex outdoor settings. It discusses management automation with UAVs and UGVs for sustainable crop production.Source: ETH Soft Robotics Lab Distinguished Lecture Series Archive.
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