Robotics

Applications of CPS technologies dealing with automated machines that can take the place of humans in dangerous environments or manufacturing processes, or resemble humans in appearance, behavior, and/or cognition.
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Visible to the public Mathematical, Computational, and Perceptual Foundations for Interactive Cyber-­‐Physical Systems: Year One

Abstract

The objective of this research is to create interfaces that enable people with impaired sensory--motor function to control interactive cyber--physical systems such as artificial limbs, wheelchairs, automobiles, and aircraft. The approach is based on the premise that performance can be significantly enhanced merely by warping the perceptual feedback provided to the human user. A systematic way to design this feedback will be developed by addressing a number of underlying mathematical and computational challenges.

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Visible to the public Robots With Vision That Find Objects

ABSTRACT

Consider the following problem: A robot is instructed in language to find an object (from a generic class) in a cluttered room. For example, the robot may be asked to find an "apple" or a "cup". We take a bio- inspired, active approach to this problem that combines vision, action, and higher-level cognition .