Baxter Robot

The Baxter robot, a widely used research platform in robotics, is the subject of ongoing research focused on improving its control and capabilities. Current efforts concentrate on enhancing software libraries for reliable kinematic and dynamic control, developing sophisticated planning frameworks for human-robot collaboration and complex manipulation tasks (including non-prehensile manipulation using techniques like Monte Carlo Tree Search guided by persistent homology), and leveraging advanced sensor integration (like event-based vision) for improved perception and dexterity. These advancements aim to address limitations in existing software and expand the robot's applicability in diverse scenarios, from laboratory automation to complex assembly tasks.