Considerations for Collaborative Robotics - Monroe Kennedy III

Explore the evolving field of collaborative robotics in this Stanford seminar led by Monroe Kennedy III. Delve into the key aspects of human-robot and robot-robot collaboration, examining the evolution of assistive robotics and manipulation. Investigate what effective collaboration looks like, open questions in the field, and lessons from coordination in humans and nature. Learn about essential features of teamwork and the natural limitations of biological teams. Discover robotic tools, including proprioception, control, tactile sensors, and intelligence. Examine robotic consensus and swarm behavior, and consider various types of human-robot collaboration, including wearable devices for ability substitution and enhancement, as well as external robotic collaborators. Gain valuable insights and takeaways on the future of collaborative robotics and its potential impact on society.

Introduction.
Assistive Robotics and Manipulation Laboratory ARM.
Evolution Towards Collaborative Robotics.
What Does Effective Human-Robot Collaboration Look Like.
Open Questions?.
Robot-Robot Collaboration.
Coordination in Humans and in Nature.
Key Features of Teamwork.
What are the natural limitations of Biological team.
Robotic Tools.
Proprioception and Control.
Perception - Tactile Sensors.
Intelligence.
Robotic Consensus and Swarm Behavior.
Considerations for Human-Robot Teams.
Types of Human-Robot Collaboration.
Wearables - Ability Substituting Device.
Wearables - Ability Enhancing Device.
External Robotic Collaborator.
Takeaways.