Teaching Robots to Perform Tasks Like Humans
USC computer science study addresses key challenge of teaching machines to perform tasks in realistic environments Continue reading Teaching Robots to Perform Tasks Like Humans
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Robot Tutors Read Children’s Emotions As They Learn
Bored? Frustrated? Tired? New AI models could help robots read emotions and provide more personalized feedback. Continue reading Robot Tutors Read Children’s Emotions As They Learn
NSF Grant to Make Coding More Accessible for Persons with Physical Disabilities
A USC-led multidisciplinary team, including Maja Matarić and Jesse Thomason, aims to create inclusive coding technology for persons with physical disabilities. Continue reading NSF Grant to Make Coding More Accessible for Persons with Physical Disabilities
Using Robots to Fight Toxic Algae
USC computer scientists and biologists have teamed up to tackle harmful algae blooms using “smart” robots Continue reading Using Robots to Fight Toxic Algae
Synthetic Touch: Haptic Data is Revolutionizing Consumer Products
SynTouch, spun off from USC research, is using robot touch to improve everything from cars to toilet paper to online shopping. Continue reading Synthetic Touch: Haptic Data is Revolutionizing Consumer Products
Gridlock Warrior
Ketan Savla is designing computational solutions to improve the flow of traffic in congested cities. “Smarter” stoplights may be just around the corner. Continue reading Gridlock Warrior
New Wheel-Legged Robots Navigate Terrain and Combat Obstacles Like Never Before
Research team engineers new wheel-legged robots with advancements in speed, rolling and leverage legged motions Continue reading New Wheel-Legged Robots Navigate Terrain and Combat Obstacles Like Never Before
Student Roboticists’ Ideas Come to Life During Summer Research Program
Visiting students fast-tracked their robotics experience this summer at USC Viterbi’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Continue reading Student Roboticists’ Ideas Come to Life During Summer Research Program
Bio-robots step towards brain-body co-adaptation
In animals, both body and neural control have co-evolved to be adaptable to the environment. While a newborn foal learns quickly how to use its legs, traditional robotic approaches require careful engineering and calibration for stable walking robots. Bio-inspired robotics aims to bridge this gap. Continue reading Bio-robots step towards brain-body co-adaptation
Legged Robots to Aid with Planetary Research
Feifei Qian is the lead researcher for a NASA grant that could significantly aid planetary explorations. Continue reading Legged Robots to Aid with Planetary Research