Cooperative Robot

Cooperative robotics focuses on designing and controlling multiple robots to collaboratively achieve complex tasks exceeding the capabilities of individual robots. Current research emphasizes decentralized control algorithms, including distributed optimization and control barrier functions, to enable efficient coordination and safe operation in diverse environments, from manufacturing to surgery. This field is significant for advancing automation in various sectors, improving efficiency, safety, and flexibility in applications ranging from additive manufacturing and industrial workcells to human-robot collaboration in healthcare and search-and-rescue operations.