Avatar Robot

Avatar robots aim to enable remote human presence and interaction in distant or hazardous environments through robotic surrogates. Current research emphasizes improving control interfaces (including shared control and intuitive locomotion methods), enhancing the realism and expressiveness of the avatar through advanced facial animation and body design (incorporating elements like voice, clothing, and even living skin), and optimizing communication bandwidth for seamless telepresence. This field holds significant potential for applications ranging from assistive technologies for people with disabilities to remote collaboration and exploration, driving advancements in robotics, human-computer interaction, and telecommunications.