Project Info
Peerbots
Tom Williams
twilliams@mines.edu
Project Goals and Description:
Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) have shown promise in Child-Robot Interaction domains, but there are still practical challenges to their widespread adoption. Recent research has demonstrated the advantages of teleoperated systems in this space and called for better guidelines for teleoperation interfaces. In this project, we are working to develop better interfaces for allowing users to author, execute, and analyze content for robot teleoperation sessions. By developing these interfaces, we can help augment the capabilities of therapists and educators who use robots to help kids and other vulnerable user groups.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Advance personalized learning.
https://mirrorlab.mines.edu/publications/elbeleidy2022roman/
https://mirrorlab.mines.edu/publications/elbeleidy2022althri/
https://mirrorlab.mines.edu/publications/elbeleidy2021idc/
https://mirrorlab.mines.edu/publications/elbeleidy2022hrilbr/
https://mirrorlab.mines.edu/publications/elbeleidy2022chi-dc/
Primary Contacts:
Tom Williams twilliams@mines.edu | Saad Elbeleidy selbeleidy@mines.edu
Student Preparation
Qualifications
The student should have some experience with interface design, human-computer interaction, and/or human-robot interaction.
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
5-10
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
The student will gain experience with qualitative, quantitative, and design oriented research methods, and will gain exposure to topics in human-computer interaction and human-robot interaction
MENTORING PLAN
The student will meet with Graduate Research Assistant Saad Elbeleidy on a weekly basis, and will be encouraged to attend weekly lab meetings.
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Sophomore
Junior
Senior