Humanoid Robot
Humanoid robots, aiming to replicate human form and function, are a focus of intense robotics research. Current efforts concentrate on improving locomotion across challenging terrains using reinforcement learning and transformer models, developing more efficient whole-body control methods (including those driven by neural signals or leveraging passive dynamics), and enhancing human-robot interaction through imitation learning and natural language processing. These advancements are significant for both the robotics community, pushing the boundaries of control algorithms and AI, and for practical applications in areas like assistive care, disaster response, and human-robot collaboration.
Papers
Guiding Collision-Free Humanoid Multi-Contact Locomotion using Convex Kinematic Relaxations and Dynamic Optimization
Carlos Gonzalez, Luis Sentis
Fron CAD to URDF: Co-Design of a Jet-Powered Humanoid Robot Including CAD Geometry
Punith Reddy Vanteddu, Gabriele Nava, Fabio Bergonti, Giuseppe L'Erario, Antonello Paolino, Daniele PUcci
Online DNN-driven Nonlinear MPC for Stylistic Humanoid Robot Walking with Step Adjustment
Giulio Romualdi, Paolo Maria Viceconte, Lorenzo Moretti, Ines Sorrentino, Stefano Dafarra, Silvio Traversaro, Daniele Pucci