Learning-based legged locomotion: State of the art and future perspectives
Legged locomotion holds the premise of universal mobility, a critical capability for many real-
world robotic applications. Both model-based and learning-based approaches have …
world robotic applications. Both model-based and learning-based approaches have …
Understanding the sense of self through robotics
Robotics can play a useful role in the scientific understanding of the sense of self, both
through the construction of embodied models of the self and through the use of robots as …
through the construction of embodied models of the self and through the use of robots as …
A structured prediction approach for robot imitation learning
We propose a structured prediction approach for robot imitation learning from
demonstrations. Among various tools for robot imitation learning, supervised learning has …
demonstrations. Among various tools for robot imitation learning, supervised learning has …
NimbRo wins ANA Avatar XPRIZE immersive telepresence competition: human-centric evaluation and lessons learned
Robotic avatar systems can enable immersive telepresence with locomotion, manipulation,
and communication capabilities. We present such an avatar system, based on the key …
and communication capabilities. We present such an avatar system, based on the key …
Embodied robot teleoperation based on high-fidelity visual-haptic simulator: Pipe-fitting example
Robot teleoperation, a control method allowing human operators to manipulate robotic
systems remotely, has become increasingly popular in construction applications. A …
systems remotely, has become increasingly popular in construction applications. A …
Hover: Versatile neural whole-body controller for humanoid robots
Humanoid whole-body control requires adapting to diverse tasks such as navigation, loco-
manipulation, and tabletop manipulation, each demanding a different mode of control. For …
manipulation, and tabletop manipulation, each demanding a different mode of control. For …
Advancements in humanoid robots: A comprehensive review and future prospects
This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current status, advancements, and future
prospects of humanoid robots, highlighting their significance in driving the evolution of next …
prospects of humanoid robots, highlighting their significance in driving the evolution of next …
A cybernetic avatar system to embody human telepresence for connectivity, exploration, and skill transfer
This paper describes the cybernetic avatar system developed by Team JANUS for
connectivity, exploration, and skill transfer: the core domains targeted by the ANA Avatar …
connectivity, exploration, and skill transfer: the core domains targeted by the ANA Avatar …
Learning human-to-humanoid real-time whole-body teleoperation
We present Human to Humanoid (H2O), a reinforcement learning (RL) based framework that
enables real-time whole-body teleoperation of a full-sized humanoid robot with only an RGB …
enables real-time whole-body teleoperation of a full-sized humanoid robot with only an RGB …
Team Northeastern's approach to ANA XPRIZE Avatar final testing: A holistic approach to telepresence and lessons learned
This paper reports on Team Northeastern's Avatar system for telepresence, and our holistic
approach to meet the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Final testing task requirements. The system …
approach to meet the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Final testing task requirements. The system …