We are very happy to share that Dr. Maria Kyrarini (Ass. Prof. at Santa Clara University) will visit our department for an invited talk regarding “Human-Centered Assistive Robots: From Understanding Commands to Detecting Cognitive Fatigue”.
Logistics:
📅 Date: Friday May-30, 17:30pm (Greece time)
🏢 Location: Room 2.3 (2nd floor), Department of Informatics and Telematics, Harokopio University, 9 Omirou Str., 17778, Tavros
💻 (Capability for) remote connection: https://zoom.us/j/96923717208
🌍 Participation: The talk is open to the general public
Talk abstract:
Assistive robotic manipulators have emerged as promising tools for helping individuals with impairments regain some of their independence while performing activities of daily living (ADLs). The interaction between individuals with impairments and assistive robotic manipulators presents a unique set of challenges, making it a crucial area of research and development.
In this talk, I will present a robot learning framework that empowers a robot to automatically generate a sequence of actions from unstructured spoken language. This framework represents a significant advancement in bridging the communication gap between users and assistive robots, enhancing the usability and accessibility of these devices. A study with 30 participants was conducted to evaluate the framework. Moreover, in this talk, I will present an intelligent robotic assistant that can detect cognitive fatigue during human-robot interaction. A long-term study with 16 participants was conducted, and the results of the cognitive fatigue assessment will be presented. This talk provides a glimpse into the promising future of assistive robotics and its potential to transform the way we address the needs of those with impairments in ADLs.
