Interaction between humans and traditional robotic systems can be problematic, as the
traditional robotic systems often perform repetitive actions in a restricted environment …

Main goal of the German Collaborative Research Center (GCRC) is to build an
anthropomorphic robot which is able to cooperate with humans. It addresses scientific …

Abstract Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) is a constantly growing multidisciplinary area rich of
cues for advanced researches and technology transfers. It plays a fundamental role in the …

Depending on the autonomous capability of the robot and the familiarity of the robot system
with the task and environment, the level of human intervention differs. This paper introduces …

We report the development and evaluation of a new interactive humanoid robot that
communicates with humans and is designed to participate in human society as a partner. A …

Humanoid robots have attracted much attention by virtue of their compatibility with human
environments. However, biped humanoids with immense promise still cannot function …

Development of humanoid robots has to address two vital aspects, namely physical
appearance and gestures, that will allow the machines to closely resemble humans. Other …

Building humanoid robots that can interact with people in the same way as people interact
with people provides a new set of challenges for robotics and artificial intelligence. We …

Humanoid robotics is an emerging and challenging research field that has received
significant attention during the past years and will continue to play a central role in robotics …

In this paper, we present a new humanoid robot currently being developed for applications
in human-centered environments. In order for humanoid robots to enter human-centered …