CSP - Workshop on Dynamic Locomotion and Manipulation with Complex Robotics Systems in the Real World
Abstract
a. TECHNICAL: The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) is one of the leaders in robotics. ETH is partnering with key robotics leaders at the Naval Research Lab (NRL) to host a new workshop. This workshop will bring together multi-disciplinary leaders in robotics to address dynamic locomotion and manipulation with complex robotic systems in real world scenarios. A key topic addressed will be to determine the way forward in developing capable, robust, adaptable robotic motor control techniques and interfaces. This approach is innovative in that technological advances in machine learning and optimization are being applied to the problem of dynamic locomotion and manipulation. Additional topics addressed include trajectory optimization for hybrid systems, optimal and learning control, real-time model predictive control for floating-base robots, robot learning for dynamic walking and manipulation, reducing the influence of model simplification and uncertainty, and implementation issues in high dimensional systems. The three day interactive workshop will consist of multiple keynote speakers, short presentations, and interactions. Several key US NRE people are planning to attend the meeting including people from ONR, NRL, and DARPA. Several key participants have already confirmed and are listed on the draft agenda. b. NRE RELEVANCE: This workshop will address several topics of interest to the NRE that are identified in the Naval S&T Strategic Plan including Assure Access to Maritime Battlespace, Autonomy and Unmanned Systems, Expeditionary and Irregular Warfare, Information Dominance, and Warfighter performance. c. COLLABORATION: The workshop will be co-funding by Dr. Glen Henshaw (Naval Research Lab Space Robotics Group). Dr. Henshaw will be one of the event participants and is inviting other key US collaborators from NRL, ONR, and DARPA. d. DESIRED OUTCOME: The desired outcome of this workshop is to enhance the collaborative effort to address robotic dynamic localization and manipulation concerns. The PI will produce a final report to summarize the workshop outcomes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 03, 2017
- Source ID
- N629091512031
Entities
People
- Jonas Buchli
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy