The German Service Robotics Initiative (DESIRE) is a cooperation of industry (Kuka, Schunk, Siemans, GPS, InMach, NeoBotix, L-1 Identity Solutions), research institutes (DLR, FZI, FhG IPA, FhG IAIS) and leading universities (Bochum, Freiburg, Bielefeld).
In Bielefeld, work is carried out on a bimanual anthropomorphic platform including the torso BARTHOC as a communication partner. We study interactive robot learning within a object learning scenario, i.e. labeling, grasping, and removing objects, aiming at a more natural human-robot cooperation. In particular, our research focuses on
- bimanual action representation and execution
- tactile sensors and manipulation based on tactile feedback
- online-learning object detection
- integration and coordination of perception and action
- principles of human-robot dialog, including non-verbal communication
- combination of exploratory and guided learning
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