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Robot-to-human object handover is an essential skill for robot assistants, from serving drinks at home to passing surgical tools in the operating room. We expect robots to perform handover robustly -- to release the object only after a firm…

Robotics · Computer Science 2026-05-07 Linfeng Li , Lin Shao , David Hsu

In this paper we introduce a novel approach that enables users to interact with a mobile robot in a natural manner. The proposed interaction system does not require any specific infrastructure or device, but relies on commonly utilized…

Physical human-robot interaction (pHRI) remains a key challenge for achieving intuitive and safe interaction with robots. Current advancements often rely on external tactile sensors as interface, which increase the complexity of robotic…

Robotics · Computer Science 2026-05-27 Teresa Sinico , Giovanni Boschetti , Pedro Neto

To facilitate natural and intuitive interactions with diverse user groups in real-world settings, social robots must be capable of addressing the varying requirements and expectations of these groups while adapting their behavior based on…

As robots get more integrated into human environments, fostering trustworthiness in embodied robotic agents becomes paramount for an effective and safe human-robot interaction (HRI). To achieve that, HRI applications must promote human…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-09-23 Carlo Mazzola , Hassan Ali , Kristína Malinovská , Igor Farkaš

The field of Augmented Reality (AR) based Human Robot Interaction (HRI) has progressed significantly since its inception more than two decades ago. With more advanced devices, particularly head-mounted displays (HMD), freely available…

Robotics · Computer Science 2019-10-11 David Puljiz , Björn Hein

Emotion expressions serve as important communicative signals and are crucial cues in intuitive interactions between humans. Hence, it is essential to include these fundamentals in robotic behavior strategies when interacting with humans to…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-11-08 Thorsten Hempel , Laslo Dinges , Ayoub Al-Hamadi

Human-Robot Interfaces (HRIs) represent a crucial component in telerobotic systems. Body-Machine Interfaces (BoMIs) based on body motion can feel more intuitive than standard HRIs for naive users as they leverage humans' natural control…

Robotics · Computer Science 2020-11-17 Matteo Macchini , Jan Frogg , Fabrizio Schiano , Dario Floreano

Purpose - Most industrial robots are still programmed using the typical teaching process, through the use of the robot teach pendant. This is a tedious and time-consuming task that requires some technical expertise, and hence new approaches…

Robotics · Computer Science 2013-09-10 Pedro Neto , Norberto Pires , Paulo Moreira

This article presents a method for learning well-coordinated Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) from Human-Human Interactions (HHI). We devise a hybrid approach using Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) as the latent space priors for a Variational…

Efficient motion intent communication is necessary for safe and collaborative work environments with collocated humans and robots. Humans efficiently communicate their motion intent to other humans through gestures, gaze, and social cues.…

Human-in-the-loop approaches are of great importance for robot applications. In the presented study, we implemented a multimodal human-robot interaction (HRI) scenario, in which a simulated robot communicates with its human partner through…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-03-14 Su Kyoung Kim , Michael Maurus , Mathias Trampler , Marc Tabie , Elsa Andrea Kirchner

In this work, we present preliminary work on a novel method for Human-Swarm Interaction (HSI) that can be used to change the macroscopic behavior of a swarm of robots with decentralized sensing and control. By integrating a small yet…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-02-05 Zahi Kakish , Sritanay Vedartham , Spring Berman

Transfer of objects between humans and robots is a critical capability for collaborative robots. Although there has been a recent surge of interest in human-robot handovers, most prior research focus on robot-to-human handovers. Further,…

Robotics · Computer Science 2020-03-16 Wei Yang , Chris Paxton , Maya Cakmak , Dieter Fox

Hand gestures recognition (HGR) is one of the main areas of research for the engineers, scientists and bioinformatics. HGR is the natural way of Human Machine interaction and today many researchers in the academia and industry are working…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2013-03-12 Ankit Chaudhary , J. L. Raheja , Karen Das , Sonia Raheja

Human-robot interaction (HRI) encompasses a wide range of collaborative tasks, with handover being one of the most fundamental. As robots become more integrated into human environments, the potential for service robots to assist in handing…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-09-27 Jiangshan Liu , Wenlong Dong , Jiankun Wang , Max Q. -H. Meng

Motivated by the growing interest in enhancing intuitive physical Human-Machine Interaction (HRI/HVI), this study aims to propose a robust tactile hand gesture recognition system. We performed a comprehensive evaluation of different hand…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-05-28 Chiara Fumelli , Anirvan Dutta , Mohsen Kaboli

Existing approaches to direct robot-to-human handovers are typically implemented on fixed-base robot arms, or on mobile manipulators that come to a full stop before performing the handover. We propose "on-the-go" handovers which permit a…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-10-04 Kerry He , Pradeepsundar Simini , Wesley Chan , Dana Kulić , Elizabeth Croft , Akansel Cosgun

The collaborative robot market is flourishing as there is a trend towards simplification, modularity, and increased flexibility on the production line. But when humans and robots are collaborating in a shared environment, the safety of…

Dynamic hand gestures play a crucial role in conveying nonverbal information for Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), eliminating the need for complex interfaces. Current models for dynamic gesture recognition suffer from limitations in effective…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-11-28 Eran Bamani Beeri , Eden Nissinman , Avishai Sintov