LLM-based Conversational AI Knowledge Assistant for MyBuddy Humanoid Robot
Author： Hanxiao Chen Research Area: I & LLM Robotics · Human-Robot Interaction · Speech Recognition Summary: An LLM-powered conversational AI assistant that enables MyBuddy 280 to understand natural speech, answer knowledge-based questions, and engage in continuous multi-turn conversations. Product used: myBuddy 280 Pi Background: Traditional robot dialogue systems rely on predefined responses and limited knowledge databases, making it difficult to handle open-ended questions and maintain conversation context. This project explores...
Inclusive Multi-input Depth Interaction: Human Movement as a Medium for Robot Control
Author： Elena Marie Vella, Kim Vincs, Casey Richardson, John McCormick Research Area: Human-Robot Interaction · Depth Camera · Gesture Control · Multi-Human Interaction Summary: A depth-camera-based control system that enables one or multiple people to control a robot through natural body movements, without user training or calibration. Product used: Elephant Robotics myAGV Background: Traditional robot control systems often rely on specific input devices or single-user interaction, limiting accessibility and collaborative...
Enhancing Healthcare Assistance with a Self-Learning Robotics System: A Deep Imitation Learning-Based Solution
Author：Yagna Jadeja , Mahmoud Shafik , Paul Wood and Aaisha Makkar Research Area: Healthcare Robotics · Imitation Learning Summary: A self-learning healthcare robotics system using Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 Jetson Nano to learn assistive tasks from human demonstrations and perform object picking and handover using deep imitation learning and vision-based perception. Product used: myCobot 280 Jetson Nano Background: Healthcare robots need to be more adaptable because traditional robots rely on...
The Impact of Transferring Embodiment and Work Efficiency Between Natural Body and Modular Body Systems
Author：Vitvasin Vimolmongkolporn · Yukiko Iwasaki · Fumihiro Kato · Hiroyasu Iwata Research Area: Human Augmentation · Human-Robot Interaction Summary: A modular robotic limb system using Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 M5Stack to study users’ sense of embodiment and work efficiency during single- and dual-task operations. Product used: myCobot 280 M5 Background: Human augmentation uses supernumerary robotic limbs to extend human capabilities and improve work efficiency. Key Challenges: ● Improving the user's...
Human–Robot Interaction Using Dynamic Hand Gesture for Teleoperation of Quadruped Robots with a Robotic Arm
Author：Jianan Xie , Zhen Xu , Jiayu Zeng , Yuyang Gao and Kenji Hashimoto Research Area: Human-Robot Interaction · Vision-Based Teleoperation Summary: A vision-based gesture x'x'x'x'x'x'x'x'x'x'x'x'x'x'x'x'xteleoperation system using Elephant Robotics myCobot mounted on a Unitree Go1 to control quadruped movement and robotic arm grasping through real-time hand gestures. Product used: myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi Background: Existing hand-gesture HRI methods often lack the flexibility and real-time performance needed for complex robot...
Exploring Cognition and Affect during Human-Cobot Interaction
Author：Angelika Canete.Javier Gonzalez-Sanchez，Rafael Guerra-Silva Research Area: Human-Robot Interaction · Affective Computing Summary: An adaptive human-cobot interaction system using Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 to monitor user stress and concentration with EEG signals and adjust robot speed and RGB lighting accordingly. Product used: myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi Background: Human cognitive and emotional states can affect performance during human-robot collaboration. This study explores how robots can adapt to an operator’s stress and concentration...
The supernumerary robotic limbs of brain-computer interface based on asynchronous steady-state visual evoked potential
Author：XIE Ping , MEN Yandi , ZHEN Jiale , SHAO Xiening , ZHAO Jing , CHEN Xiaoling Research Area: Brain-Computer Interface · Human-Robot Interaction Summary: An asynchronous SSVEP-BCI system using Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 Pi as a robotic “third hand” to grasp and manipulate objects based on users’ brain signals. Product used: myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi Background: Traditional SSVEP-BCI systems rely on synchronous control and lack autonomous recognition of user...
A Novel Teleoperation Approach Based on MediaPipe and LSTM
Author：Jianan Xie, Zhen Xu, Jiayu Zeng, Xiaohan Du, Yilin Zhang, Shanshan Wang, Hongming Chen and Kenji Hashimoto Research Area: Human-Robot Interaction · Vision-Based Teleoperation Summary: A vision-based teleoperation system using Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 M5 to translate human hand gestures into robotic arm movements through MediaPipe, RGB-D sensing, and LSTM. Product used: myCobot 280 M5 Background: Traditional teleoperation methods can be complex and require specialized controllers. This study explores intuitive,...
Development of a Retrofit Backhoe Teleoperation System using Cat Command
Author：Koshi Shibata , Yuki Nishiura , Yusuke Tamaish , Kohei Matsumoto , Kazuto Nakashima , and Ryo Kurazume Research Area: Teleoperation · Remote Control Summary: A remote construction system using two 6-axis Elephant Robotics robotic arms as relay devices to reproduce joystick inputs and remotely control a backhoe for excavation via 5G. Product used: myCobot 280 M5 Background: Construction sites are hazardous, while labor shortages are increasing the demand for...