Events
Seminar: Prof Sheila Russo and Prof Tommaso Ranzani, Boston University
Dr Sheila Russo Title Soft Material Robotics and Next-Generation Surgical Robots Abstract Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures pose significant challenges for robots, which need to safely navigate through and manipulate delicate anatomy while performing complex tasks to treat tumors in remote areas. Soft robots hold considerable potential in MIS given their compliant nature, inherent safety,…
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Pint of Robotics: In-situ learning from human interactions in public spaces, Francesco Del Duchetto, University of Lincoln & Saga Robotics
Speaker: Francesco Del Duchetto, University of Lincoln & Saga Robotics Title: In-situ learning from human interactions in public spaces When: Wednesday 27th January, 1700-1800 Where: Zoom (free but registration required) https://universityofleeds.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkce6tqTwuGtLrw3EckaI_KAxVmUnZandw Abstract: In a future where robots will ubiquitously be among us, in public spaces and our homes, we want them to be able to…
Seminar: Robotic Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery: Past, Present and Future, Prof. Ferdinando Rodriguez y Baena, Imperial College
Summary: Robotics is a mature technology in orthopaedic joint replacement, but their widespread adoption is still in doubt. This lecture will review the past and present landmark technologies in robotic surgery, and shed light on the successes and limitations of robotic-assisted joint arthroplasty, with a view to identify potential avenues for wider adoption. Bio: Ferdinando…
Pint of Robotics: My journey from single- to multi-drone systems, Dr Fabrizio Schiano, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL)
Abstract In this talk, I will walk you through my experiences from single- to multi-drone systems. I will start with a short introduction to the work carried out at ETHZ and Disney Research Zurich. Then, I will describe how I managed to let a group of drones localize and control themselves in an unknown environment…
Pint of Robotics: Robot Learning by Motor-Impaired Teachers, Dr Maria Kyrarini, University of Texas
Abstract Assistive robotic manipulators have the potential to support the lives of people suffering from severe motor impairments. They can support individuals with disabilities to independently perform activities of daily living, such as drinking, feeding, manipulation tasks, and opening doors, and to (re)integrate into the working life. An attractive solution is to enable motor-impaired users…
Pint of Robotics: Perceptually-enabled Interactions towards the Operating Theatre of the Future, Dr Alexandros Kogkas, Imperial College London
Abstract: Patient safety and quality of care remain the focus of the smart operating room of the future. Some of the most influential factors with a detrimental effect are related to suboptimal communication among the staff, poor flow of information, staff workload and fatigue, ergonomics and sterility in the operating room. While technological developments constantly…
Robotic Challenge 2020: Robots for resilient infrastructure
This two day challenge event will demonstrate cutting-edge robots and autonomous systems to create, inspect, repair and maintain our critical infrastructure. Alongside showcasing technical advances, the event will create a space to discuss the benefits and impacts of adopting such technology, and what we need to do to prepare for the future. The event will…
Seminar: Recent advances in distributed robotics, Dr Roderich Gross, University of Sheffield
Abstract: In this talk, first, we consider the problem of designing behavioural rules for groups of robots of extreme simplicity. We show how so-called “computation-free” robots, with only one or a few bits of sensory information, can accomplish a range of tasks, and demonstrate this with systems of up to 40 real robots, which are…
Seminar: Targeting breast cancer via robotics, Prof Stefano Stramigioli, Robotics and Mechatronics lab, University of Twente, Netherlands
Abstract: Breast cancer is known to be the biggest killer for the female population worldwide. Diagnostics and Treatment of breast tumors are therefore very relevant. In the seminar, after an introduction of different activities taking place at the University of Twente, Robotics and Mechatronics lab, two solutions will be presented which are under investigation to…
Seminar: Correct and Scalable Robot Autonomy, Dr Cristian-Ioan Vasile, Lehigh University, USA
Abstract: The successful transition of robots from laboratories to human-centric and safety-critical environments is predicated on guarantees on their safe and correct operation. Recently, approaches from formal methods and model checking have been applied to robotics to automate the synthesis of controllers from formal specifications. The specifications are commonly expressed as Temporal Logic formulae, an…
Seminar: Next in-the-body hybrid robots for human health, Dr Dana Damian, University of Sheffield
Abstract: One of the next technological frontiers in medicine is the realization of personalized robots that integrate seamlessly with the human to perform repair or augmentation of various biological functions over extended period of time. In this talk I will introduce three types of in-the-body robots, emphasizing on their specific biology-imposed challenges and on technological…