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Episode 63: Working effectively with robots - Ayse Kucukyilmaz

Robot Talk · 24 Nov 2023 · 29m · Episode 63

What this episode covers

Ayse Kucukyilmaz, an Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham, discusses her research on adjustable autonomy and human-robot collaboration, focusing on how robots can detect and resolve conflicts during shared physical tasks. She explains the challenges of transitioning control between humans and robots, using the example of carrying heavy objects where haptic feedback and role exchange are critical. Kucukyilmaz also details the FailSafe project with Beko, which investigates user-defined failures in domestic robots like dishwasher assistants, highlighting the gap between expert and layperson expectations of reliability and social behavior.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
University of Nottingham, Coventry University, University of Lincoln, Beko
Products
Lindsay, FailSafe
Tools
ROS
Also
CHART research group, Horizon Digital Economy Research Hub

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