PhD Research
PhD Research
Eleven HMI
Eleven HMI
Eleven HMI
This research explores a new kind of human–robot interaction: a wearable interface where an Apple Watch delivers haptic cues as the robot encounters obstacles. Instead of relying solely on visual monitoring, the operator feels the robot’s world in real time—each vibration mapping to contact events detected by the robot’s artificial skin. This creates a direct, embodied connection between human and machine, allowing operators to “sense” the environment even when the robot is out of sight.
This research explores a new kind of human–robot interaction: a wearable interface where an Apple Watch delivers haptic cues as the robot encounters obstacles. Instead of relying solely on visual monitoring, the operator feels the robot’s world in real time—each vibration mapping to contact events detected by the robot’s artificial skin. This creates a direct, embodied connection between human and machine, allowing operators to “sense” the environment even when the robot is out of sight.
Overview
Overview
Eleven is a quadrupedal robot equipped with artificial skin and memory-driven tactile sensing, designed for navigation in complex, low-visibility environments. What makes this work distinct is the human–machine interface: as Eleven maps a traversable path, obstacle encounters are transmitted instantly to an Apple Watch via haptic feedback. In trials, operators—often without visual contact—can monitor progress underground or in glare conditions simply by feel.
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Overview
This research explores a new kind of human–robot interaction: a wearable interface where an Apple Watch delivers haptic cues as the robot encounters obstacles. Instead of relying solely on visual monitoring, the operator feels the robot’s world in real time—each vibration mapping to contact events detected by the robot’s artificial skin. This creates a direct, embodied connection between human and machine, allowing operators to “sense” the environment even when the robot is out of sight.
