Parallel Architectures for Humanoid Robots [PDF]
Robotics, 2020 The structure of humanoid robots can be inspired to human anatomy and operation with open challenges in mechanical performance that can be achieved by using parallel kinematic mechanisms.
Marco Ceccarelli +2 more
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Human- or object-like? Cognitive anthropomorphism of humanoid robots. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2022 Across three experiments (N = 302), we explored whether people cognitively elaborate humanoid robots as human- or object-like. In doing so, we relied on the inversion paradigm, which is an experimental procedure extensively used by cognitive research to ...
Alessandra Sacino +6 more
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Integrating humanoid robots with human musicians for synchronized musical performances [PDF]
PeerJ Computer ScienceEntertainment robotics has garnered significant attention in recent years, with researchers focusing on developing robots capable of performing a variety of tasks, including magic, drawing, dancing, and music.
MengCheng Lau +2 more
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Opportunities challenges and roadmap for humanoid robots in construction [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe construction industry faces pressing challenges, including persistent labor shortages, hazardous working conditions, and stagnating productivity gains.
Thanakon Uthai +7 more
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Humanoid Robots in Tourism and Hospitality—Exploring Managerial, Ethical, and Societal Challenges
Applied Sciences (Switzerland)The paper evaluates the benefits and challenges of employing humanoid robots in tourism and hospitality, examining their roles, decision-making processes, human-centric approaches, and oversight mechanisms.
Joanna Nowakowska-Grunt +2 more
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Learning aerodynamics for the control of flying humanoid robots [PDF]
Communications EngineeringRobots with multi-modal locomotion are an active research field due to their versatility in diverse environments. In this context, additional actuation can provide humanoid robots with aerial capabilities.
Antonello Paolino +10 more
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The anatomy of a humanoid robot [PDF]
Robotica, 1996 SUMMARYThis paper investigates the feasibility of constructing a humanoid robot using existing technology. Firstly, the adoption of the humanoid form is justified. The structure, strength and power capabilities of a human are analysed in engineering terms, and taken to represent the requirements specification for a humanoid robot.
Seward, D. W. +2 more
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Is it possible for people to develop a sense of empathy toward humanoid robots and establish meaningful relationships with them? [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyViviana Lo Buono +2 more
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Perception for Humanoid Robots
Current Robotics Reports, 2023 AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe field of humanoid robotics, perception plays a fundamental role in enabling robots to interact seamlessly with humans and their surroundings, leading to improved safety, efficiency, and user experience. This scientific study investigates various perception modalities and techniques employed in humanoid robots, including ...
Arindam Roychoudhury +3 more
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The Operational Space Formulation on Humanoids Considering Joint Stiffness and Bandwidth Limit
IEEE Access, 2021 As the applications of robots increase, mobility and capability of interaction in unstructured environments have become important. Hence, humanoid robots have been developed to have these capabilities, and recently, compliant motions for safe contact ...
Jaesug Jung, Seungbin You, Jaeheung Park
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