Human-Centered Robotics: Understanding the Science of Human-Machine Interaction

The Research Center's conferences aim to raise awareness within the community about new topics and technological innovations. 

Designed for a broad audience—students and researchers from all disciplines—these initiatives draw on the multidisciplinary expertise of the MIPS Cluster, partner clusters and organizations, as well as national and international teams.

They are held on the first Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. and are followed by a buffet, providing an opportunity to continue the discussion.

How should machines—robots, computer agents, and autonomous vehicles—behave around humans so that people feel comfortable, confident, and safe, and are willing to coexist with them? How do these devices alter the behavior and functioning of the human brain?

Within our group, we conduct integrated research in engineering and neuroscience to address these questions and better understand what we call the science of human-machine interactions. In this presentation, I will first provide an overview of the current and recent research being conducted in my group. Then, as an example of how neuroscience is integrated into robotics research, I will present some of our ongoing projects in greater detail.

This event is part of the MIPS Cluster’s monthly seminar series, which aims to foster scientific exchange and highlight new research topics and technological innovations.

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