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Control Without Control: Defining Implicit Interaction Paradigms for Autonomous Assistive Robots
Janavi Gupta, Kavya Puthuveetil, Dimitra Tsakona +3
Assistive robotic systems have shown growing potential to improve the quality of life of those with disabilities. As researchers explore the automation of various caregiving tasks,…
Strategic Jenga Play via Graph Based Dynamics Modeling
Kavya Puthuveetil, Xinyi Zhang, Kazuto Yokoyama +1
Controlled manipulation of multiple objects whose dynamics are closely linked is a challenging problem within contact-rich manipulation, requiring an understanding of how the movem…
SkinGrip: An Adaptive Soft Robotic Manipulator with Capacitive Sensing for Whole-Limb Bed Bathing Assistance
Fukang Liu, Kavya Puthuveetil, Akhil Padmanabha +3
Robotics presents a promising opportunity for enhancing bathing assistance, potentially to alleviate labor shortages and reduce care costs, while offering consistent and gentle car…
RoboCAP: Robotic Classification and Precision Pouring of Diverse Liquids and Granular Media with Capacitive Sensing
Yexin Hu, Alexandra Gillespie, Akhil Padmanabha +4
Liquids and granular media are pervasive throughout human environments, yet remain particularly challenging for robots to sense and manipulate precisely. In this work, we present a…
Do Mistakes Matter? Comparing Trust Responses of Different Age Groups to Errors Made by Physically Assistive Robots
Sasha Wald, Kavya Puthuveetil, Zackory Erickson
Trust is a key factor in ensuring acceptable human-robot interaction, especially in settings where robots may be assisting with critical activities of daily living. When practicall…