Course Outline
Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction
- An overview of HRI and its multidisciplinary nature
- Applications within industry, healthcare, and service robotics
- Human-centered design principles for interactive systems
Voice Interaction and Speech-Based Control
- Fundamentals of speech recognition and natural language understanding
- Developing 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
- Utilizing computer vision for gesture detection and classification
- Implementing real-time gesture recognition with OpenCV and AI models
Collaborative and Shared Control
- Principles of human–robot collaboration and shared autonomy
- Safety frameworks governing physical and cognitive interaction
- Integrating sensor feedback and adaptive control for cooperative tasks
Designing Multimodal Interaction Systems
- Combining voice, gesture, and visual feedback
- Managing context and user intent in multimodal systems
- Implementing a simple multimodal HRI prototype in simulation
Human Factors, Ethics, and Safety in HRI
- Human perception, trust, and acceptance within robotic systems
- Ethical considerations in collaborative robotics
- Evaluating the usability and safety of interaction interfaces
Hands-on Project: Building a Voice and Gesture-Controlled Collaborative Robot
- Designing system architecture and defining interaction modes
- Implementing speech and gesture modules
- Integrating and testing the complete HRI prototype
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A basic understanding of robotics concepts and Python programming
- Familiarity with human–machine interfaces or control systems
- An interest in interaction design, perception, or applied AI
Audience
- HRI researchers investigating human–robot collaboration
- Product designers creating interactive or assistive robots
- Engineers exploring multimodal interaction and control systems
Custom Corporate Training
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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.
