scholarly journals A review on humanoid robotics in healthcare

2018 ◽  
Vol 153 ◽  
pp. 02004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azeta Joseph ◽  
Bolu Christian ◽  
Abioye A. Abiodun ◽  
Festus Oyawale
Keyword(s):  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Humanoid Robotics ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Active Research

Humanoid robots have evolved over the years and today it is in many different areas of applications, from homecare to social care and healthcare robotics. This paper deals with a brief overview of the current and potential applications of humanoid robotics in healthcare settings. We present a comprehensive contextualization of humanoid robots in healthcare by identifying and characterizing active research activities on humanoid robot that can work interactively and effectively with humans so as to fill some identified gaps in current healthcare deficiency.

Humans and humanoids

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Metta
Keyword(s):  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Robot Vision ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Human Robot Interaction ◽  
Biologically Inspired ◽  
Robot Interaction ◽  
Humanoid Robotics ◽  
Biomimetic Robot ◽  
Compliant Actuation

This chapter outlines a number of research lines that, starting from the observation of nature, attempt to mimic human behavior in humanoid robots. Humanoid robotics is one of the most exciting proving grounds for the development of biologically inspired hardware and software—machines that try to recreate billions of years of evolution with some of the abilities and characteristics of living beings. Humanoids could be especially useful for their ability to “live” in human-populated environments, occupying the same physical space as people and using tools that have been designed for people. Natural human–robot interaction is also an important facet of humanoid research. Finally, learning and adapting from experience, the hallmark of human intelligence, may require some approximation to the human body in order to attain similar capacities to humans. This chapter focuses particularly on compliant actuation, soft robotics, biomimetic robot vision, robot touch, and brain-inspired motor control in the context of the iCub humanoid robot.

Walking biped humanoids that perform manual labour

2006 ◽  
Vol 365 (1850) ◽  
pp. 65-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirohisa Hirukawa
Keyword(s):  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Humanoid Robotics ◽  
Industrial Plants ◽  
Cooperative Tasks ◽  
Manual Labour

The Humanoid Robotics Project of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan realized that biped humanoid robots can perform manual labour. The project developed humanoid robot platforms, consisting of humanoid robot hardware and a package of fundamental software, and explored applications of humanoid robots on them. The applications include maintenance tasks of industrial plants, teleoperation of industrial vehicles, cooperative tasks with a human, guarding the home and office and the care of patients in beds.

Application of Camera Image Processing to Control of Humanoid Robot Motion

2014 ◽  
Vol 474 ◽  
pp. 179-185
Author(s):  
Rastislav Ďuriš
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Computer Vision ◽  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Robot Motion ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
And Control ◽  
Detection And Localization ◽  
Wide Potential

The wide potential applications of humanoid robots require that the robots can move in general environment, overcome various obstacles, detect predefined objects and control of its motion according to all these parameters. The goal of this paper is address the problem of implementation of computer vision to motion control of humanoid robot. We focus on using of computer vision and image processing techniques, based on which the robot can detect and recognize a predefined color object in a captured image. An algorithm to detection and localization of objects is described. The results obtained from image processing are used in an algorithm for controlling of the robot movement.

ARMAR II — A LEARNING AND COOPERATIVE MULTIMODAL HUMANOID ROBOT SYSTEM

2004 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 143-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
RÜDIGER DILLMANN ◽  
REGINE BECHER ◽  
PETER STEINHAUS
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Central Body ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Robot System ◽  
Active Sensor ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
System Components ◽  
Scenario Testing

This paper gives an overview on current and forthcoming research activities of the Collaborative Research Center 588 "Humanoid Robots — Learning and Cooperating Multimodal Robots" which is located in Karlsruhe, Germany. Its research activities can be divided into the following areas: mechatronic robot system components like lightweight 7 DOF arms, 5-fingered dexterous hands, an active sensor head and a spine type central body and skills of the humanoid robot system; multimodal man-machine interfaces; augmented reality for modeling and simulation of robots, environment and user; and finally, cognitive abilities. Some of the research activities are described in this paper, and we introduce the application scenario testing the robot system. In particular, we present a robot teaching center and the execution which is of type "household."

scholarly journals On the epigenesis of meaning in robots and organisms: Could a humanoid robot develop a human(oid) Umwelt?

2002 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-111
Author(s):  
Tom Ziemke
Keyword(s):  
Social Environment ◽  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Thought Experiments ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Human Infants ◽  
Humanoid Robotics ◽  
Strong Ai

This paper discusses recent research on humanoid robots and thought experiments addressing the question to what degree such robots could be expected to develop human-like cognition, if rather than being preprogrammed they were made to learn from the interaction with their physical and social environment like human infants. A question of particular interest, from both a semiotic and a cognitive scientific perspective, is whether or not such robots could develop an experiential Umwelt, i.e. could the sign processes they are involved in become intrinsically meaningful to themselves? Arguments for and against the possibility of phenomenal artificial minds of different forms are discussed, and it is concluded that humanoid robotics still has to be considered “weak” rather than “strong AI”, i.e. it deals with models of mind rather than actual minds.

HUMANOID ROBOT APPLICATIONS IN HRP

2004 ◽  
Vol 01 (03) ◽  
pp. 409-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
KAZUHITO YOKOI ◽  
NAOTO KAWAUCHI ◽  
NAOYUKI SAWASAKI ◽  
TOSHIYA NAKAJIMA ◽  
SHINYA NAKAMURA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Humanoid Robotics ◽  
New Industry

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan ran an R&D project on humanoid robotics, called HRP. In the project, a humanoid robotics platform was developed in the first phase, and contributors of the project followed up with research on the applications of humanoid robots to various industries. In this paper, we describe the five applications that we think are suitable for humanoid robots and expect to open a new industry.

scholarly journals Humanoid Robot: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 2884-2894
Author(s):  
Dr. S. V. Viraktamath
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Biped Robot ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Human Robot Interaction ◽  
Human Form ◽  
Robot Interaction ◽  
Humanoid Robotics ◽  
The One

Abstract: Technology is ever evolving regardless of the current conditions. Emerging technologies have capability to change the world. Innovation is everywhere we look. One of the technologies that is emerging is Humanoid Robotics. This paper gives a review about influence of Humanoid Robot in human life also discuss the appearance of various robots. Artists, engineers and scientists have all been inspired by the human body and intellect. Humanoid Robotics is focused with the creation of robots that are inspired directly by human abilities. A humanoid robot is the one with a body that is designed to look like a human. Humanoid Robots imitate characteristics of human form and behaviour selectively. The robot could be used for practical purposes, such as interacting with human equipment and environments or for research purposes, such as investigating biped walking. Keywords: Biped Robot, Degrees of Freedom, Humanoid Robot, Human-Robot Interaction

FROM LAMPREY TO HUMANOID: THE DESIGN AND CONTROL OF A FLEXIBLE SPINE BELLY DANCING HUMANOID ROBOT WITH INSPIRATION FROM BIOLOGY

2005 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 81-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
JIMMY OR ◽  
ATSUO TAKANISHI
Keyword(s):  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Control Parameters ◽  
Humanoid Robotics ◽  
Walking Machines ◽  
Belly Dancing ◽  
And Control ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Deficient Area

Research on humanoid robotics has up to now been focused on the control of manipulators and walking machines. The contributions of body torso torwards daily activities have been neglected. To address this deficient area of humanoid robotics research, we developed a unique flexible spine biped humanoid robot. Inspired by the rhythmic and wave-like motions commonly seen in swimming lamprey and in belly dancing, we investigated the possibility of controlling the spine of our robot using the lamprey central pattern generator (CPG). Experimental results show that our robot is capable of mimicing both basic and complex spine motions with fewer actuators than the human spine and using only three input parameters (global and extra excitations from the brainstem, plane of actions). Our work suggests that the CPG is a suitable controller for humanoid spine motions because it can control a high degree of freedom mechanical spine with minimized control parameters. No complex computations of spine trajectories are involved. Furthermore, since our robot can move its upper body dynamically while standing and without external supports, it may be used as a prototype for the next generation of humanoid robots.

DESIGN AND SIMULATION OF A 1-DOF ANTHROPOMORPHIC CLUTCHED ARM FOR HUMANOID ROBOTS

2010 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 157-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
HAO GU ◽  
MARCO CECCARELLI ◽  
GIUSEPPE CARBONE
Keyword(s):  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Robot Arm ◽  
Dynamic Simulations ◽  
Suitable Combination ◽  
User Friendly

In this paper, problems for an anthropomorphic robot arm are approached for an application in a humanoid robot with the specific features of cost oriented design and user-friendly operation. One DOF solution is proposed by using a suitable combination of gearing systems, clutches, and linkages. Models and dynamic simulations are used both for designing the system and checking the operation feasibility.

scholarly journals User-centred design of humanoid robots’ communication

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-73
Author(s):  
Sofia Thunberg ◽  
Tom Ziemke
Keyword(s):  
Mental Models ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Human Robot Interaction ◽  
Robot Interaction ◽  
Design Concepts ◽  
Design Ideas

AbstractInteraction between humans and robots will benefit if people have at least a rough mental model of what a robot knows about the world and what it plans to do. But how do we design human-robot interactions to facilitate this? Previous research has shown that one can change people’s mental models of robots by manipulating the robots’ physical appearance. However, this has mostly not been done in a user-centred way, i.e. without a focus on what users need and want. Starting from theories of how humans form and adapt mental models of others, we investigated how the participatory design method, PICTIVE, can be used to generate design ideas about how a humanoid robot could communicate. Five participants went through three phases based on eight scenarios from the state-of-the-art tasks in the RoboCup@Home social robotics competition. The results indicate that participatory design can be a suitable method to generate design concepts for robots’ communication in human-robot interaction.

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