•   When: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
•   Speakers: Ching-I (Isabella) Huang Ph.D. student Institute of Electrical and Control Engineering National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
•   Location: RSCH 405 (MADGLLab)
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Abstract:

Robots have become indispensable for hazardous tasks or those beyond the scope of human capabilities. The DARPA Subterranean Challenge emphasized that despite advanced autonomous techniques, some situations remain so complex that they necessitate human input. Additionally, managing multifaceted multi-robot teams requires effective user interfaces to enhance human-robot interactions. In this presentation, I will discuss the use of virtual reality (VR) interfaces to  forge a cohesive framework for human-robot collaboration, aiming to streamline robot team supervision. The realtime immersive VR visualization offers intuitive operations with both simulated and physical settings. Importantly, the adaptability of high-autonomy navigation in our framework is accentuated in NAMO tasks. The talk will conclude with an exploration of expanded prospects for complex missions and future pathways to advance and diversify this approach.

Bio:

Ching-I Huang is a fourth-year Ph.D. student at the Institute of Electrical and Control Engineering at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. Ching-I's research centers on human-robot collaboration, with a focus on virtual reality, robot learning, and the theory and application of control. Her investigations delve deeply into heterogeneity in multi-robot systems, harnessing VR technology, tele-robotics, and robotic learning. These technologies have been integrated into various platforms such as unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), robotic arms, and unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). Ching-I was an active participant in the 2020 DARPA Subterranean Challenge and the 2022 Maritime RobotX Challenge, where her team clinched a commendable third place. Additionally, she has been actively involved in developing calibration algorithms for the "Triton" weather satellite, which is tailored for marine observations and is scheduled for a launch this September.