Layout Design for Large-Scale Multi-Robot Coordination

Newell-Simon Hall 4305

Abstract: Today, thousands of robots are navigating autonomously in warehouses, transporting goods from one location to another. While numerous planning algorithms are developed to coordinate robots more efficiently and robustly, warehouse layouts remain largely unchanged – they still adhere to the traditional pattern designed for human workers rather than robots. In this talk, I will [...]

Perception amidst interaction: spatial AI with vision and touch for robot manipulation

GHC 6501

Abstract: Robots currently lack the cognition to replicate even a fraction of the tasks humans do, a trend summarized by Moravec's Paradox. Humans effortlessly combine their senses for everyday interactions—we can rummage through our pockets in search of our keys, and deftly insert them to unlock our front door. Before robots can demonstrate such dexterity, [...]