Smart robot

 

EDI, IMEC, VIF, TUD, VGTU

The Smart Robot demonstrator addresses challenges in enabling robots to "see", "feel", and interface with humans and the environment around them. The Smart Robot demonstrator is a universal multi-modal cognitive sensing platform that can support different industries by synthetic real-life like data generation for AI-training, intuitive human-machine interaction, and usage of ROS for adaptability of different industrial robots, sensors, and other equipment.

Beyond state-of-the-art developments and impacts

The use of contact technologies for human-robot interaction is somewhat disruptive and enables more intuitive user experiences through, e.g., hand gestures. A key asset of using mm-wave radar sensors is that they can be used in diverse environments. Its unobtrusive nature ensures the comfort and privacy of the user/operator. All of this contrasts with the conventional sensor technologies that might be considered, such as touchscreens, video cameras, or LiDAR systems.