Non Humanoid Robot
Non-humanoid robots encompass a diverse range of designs, from multi-legged robots inspired by insects to wheeled and even flapping-wing robots, all aiming to achieve efficient and adaptable locomotion and manipulation in various environments. Current research emphasizes improving robot autonomy through reinforcement learning, particularly for gait generation and task planning, often incorporating large language models (LLMs) for natural language instruction processing and human-robot interaction. These advancements are significant for expanding robotic capabilities in challenging tasks such as cooking, search and rescue, and collaborative assembly, ultimately impacting fields ranging from manufacturing and healthcare to exploration and disaster response.
Papers
Exploring Children's Preferences for Taking Care of a Social Robot
Bengisu Cagiltay, Joseph Michaelis, Sarah Sebo, Bilge Mutlu
Designing for Caregiving: Integrating Robotic Assistance in Senior Living Communities
Laura Stegner, Bilge Mutlu
Personalized Behaviour Models: A Survey Focusing on Autism Therapy Applications
Michał Stolarz, Alex Mitrevski, Mohammad Wasil, Paul G. Plöger
Exploring Gender-Expansive Categorization Options for Robots
Katie Seaborn, Peter Pennefather, Haruki Kotani
Neither "Hear" Nor "Their": Interrogating Gender Neutrality in Robots
Katie Seaborn, Peter Pennefather
Gender neutrality in robots: An open living review framework
Katie Seaborn, Peter Pennefather