Robotics Laboratory

Introduction

 

Cognitive Robotics Team

 

We are focusing on ¡°Cognition, Adaptation, Learning¡±.

 

 

Research topic

1.     Frequency-adaptive oscillators

2.     Whole-body humanoid motion control

3.     Snake-like robot control

4.     Vision-based cognition (stereo vision¡¦)

5.     Augmented reality-based interface system

6.     Tele-operation in a ubiquitous environment

 

 

Member

Jae-Kwan Ryu (Ph.D.)

Yasuhiro Nishimura (Ph.D. student)

Minami Takashi (M.S.)

Chie Kanayama (M.S.)

Satoshi Sunaga (M.S.)

Devashish Verma (Undergraduate, Visitor, 2009.05~2009.07)

Mathias Clerc (M.S., Visitor, 2007.05~2007.09)

 

 

Research outline

1. Frequency-adaptive oscillators

     - We now propose a methodology to find-out a frequency adaptation rule for nonlinear oscillators.

        The method is based on evolutionary computation and phase-locking behavior of limit-cycle system.

 

2. Whole-body humanoid motion control

     -  Using CPG concept, we build a locomotion/manipulation controller for humanoid robots.

 

SystemConfiguration.bmp

 

 

3. Snake-like robot control

     - A locomotion controller based on nonlinear oscillator network (CPG) for snake robots.

 

 

4. Vision-based cognition

     - A vision-based cognition system for situation awareness.

 

 

5. Augmented reality-based interface system

     - In tele-operation problem, we use AR technology to provide an information-rich interface for operators.

 

6. Tele-operation system in a ubiquitous environment

     - A multi-modal tele-operation system in a ubiquitous environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule

Lecture (internal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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