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Matthew C. Fontaine (ICAROS Lab) I study the problem of algorithmically generating scenarios to evaluate human-robot interaction and collaboration algorithms. My research blends the areas of discrete optimization, generative models, quality diversity optimization, neuroevolution, procedural content generation, and human-robot interaction (HRI) into powerful scenario generation systems that enhance safety when robots interact with humans. |
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Shihan Lu (HaRVI Lab) My research is centered around two bidirectional questions: (1) how can we recreate the touch sensations in virtual environments? (2) how can we equip the robots with humanlike or even superhuman touch capabilities? Among these questions, I currently focus on modeling and rendering of haptic and auditory feedback generated when scratching across textured surfaces, and active tactile sensing and perception in contact-rich robotic manipulation scenarios. The efforts aim to bridge the gap between human touch and its technology counterparts in robotics. |