Recent advances in robot learning from demonstration
In the context of robotics and automation, learning from demonstration (LfD) is the paradigm
in which robots acquire new skills by learning to imitate an expert. The choice of LfD over …
in which robots acquire new skills by learning to imitate an expert. The choice of LfD over …
A systematic review of virtual reality interfaces for controlling and interacting with robots
There is a significant amount of synergy between virtual reality (VR) and the field of robotics.
However, it has only been in approximately the past five years that commercial immersive …
However, it has only been in approximately the past five years that commercial immersive …
Intuitive robot teleoperation for civil engineering operations with virtual reality and deep learning scene reconstruction
Robotic teleoperation, ie, manipulating remote robotic systems at a distance, has gained its
popularity in various industrial applications, including construction operations. The key to a …
popularity in various industrial applications, including construction operations. The key to a …
Neural task graphs: Generalizing to unseen tasks from a single video demonstration
Our goal is to generate a policy to complete an unseen task given just a single video
demonstration of the task in a given domain. We hypothesize that to successfully generalize …
demonstration of the task in a given domain. We hypothesize that to successfully generalize …
Ros reality: A virtual reality framework using consumer-grade hardware for ros-enabled robots
Virtual reality (VR) systems let users intuitively interact with 3D environments and have been
used extensively for robotic teleoperation tasks. While more immersive than their 2D …
used extensively for robotic teleoperation tasks. While more immersive than their 2D …
Nimbro avatar: Interactive immersive telepresence with force-feedback telemanipulation
Robotic avatars promise immersive teleoperation with human-like manipulation and
communication capabilities. We present such an avatar system, based on the key …
communication capabilities. We present such an avatar system, based on the key …
A new mixed-reality-based teleoperation system for telepresence and maneuverability enhancement
Virtual reality (VR) is regarded as a useful tool for teleoperation systems and provides
operators with immersive visual feedback on the robot and the environment. However …
operators with immersive visual feedback on the robot and the environment. However …
Mixed reality-integrated 3D/2D vision map** for intuitive teleoperation of mobile manipulator
Depth cues are crucial to increase user perception and spatial awareness of the remote
environment when remotely guiding complex robotic systems. A mixed reality (MR) …
environment when remotely guiding complex robotic systems. A mixed reality (MR) …
Communicating and controlling robot arm motion intent through mixed-reality head-mounted displays
Efficient motion intent communication is necessary for safe and collaborative work
environments with co-located humans and robots. Humans efficiently communicate their …
environments with co-located humans and robots. Humans efficiently communicate their …
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 …