Course Outline
Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction
- Overview of HRI and its multidisciplinary nature
- Applications across industry, healthcare, and service robotics
- Human-centered design principles for interactive systems
Voice Interaction and Speech-Based Control
- Foundations of speech recognition and natural language understanding
- Creating voice commands and responses using Python
- Integrating speech interfaces with ROS-based robots
Gesture Recognition and Nonverbal Communication
- The role of gestures and body language in human-robot communication
- Applying computer vision for gesture detection and classification
- Building real-time gesture recognition systems with OpenCV and AI models
Collaborative and Shared Control
- Core principles of human-robot collaboration and shared autonomy
- Safety frameworks for both physical and cognitive interaction
- Incorporating sensor feedback and adaptive control for cooperative tasks
Designing Multimodal Interaction Systems
- Integrating voice, gesture, and visual feedback channels
- Managing context and interpreting user intent in multimodal environments
- Developing a basic multimodal HRI prototype within a simulation
Human Factors, Ethics, and Safety in HRI
- Understanding human perception, trust, and acceptance of robotic systems
- Ethical considerations in collaborative robotics
- Assessing the usability and safety of interaction interfaces
Hands-on Project: Building a Voice and Gesture-Controlled Collaborative Robot
- Structuring the system architecture and defining interaction modes
- Implementing dedicated speech and gesture modules
- Assembling and testing the complete HRI prototype
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid foundation in core robotics concepts and Python programming.
- Experience with human-machine interfaces or control system principles.
- A strong interest in interaction design, perception systems, or applied artificial intelligence.
Target Audience
- HRI researchers focused on human-robot collaboration.
- Product designers creating interactive or assistive robotic solutions.
- Engineers exploring multimodal interaction and advanced control systems.
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 4800 € + VAT*
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Testimonials (2)
Supply of the materials (virtual machine) to get straight into the excersises, and the explanation of the Ros2 core. Why things work a certain way.
Arjan Bakema
Course - Autonomous Navigation & SLAM with ROS 2
its knowledge and utilization of AI for Robotics in the Future.
