(57) ABSTRACT A thumbstick for a user input device comprises an adjustable tensioning
mechanism configured to modify a tilt tension of a tiltable post. The tiltable post is operable …

(57) ABSTRACT A thumbstick for a user input device comprises an adjustable tensioning
mechanism configured to modify a tilt tension of a tiltable post. The thumbstick comprises a …

The field of human-robot interaction has evolved beyond issues concerning the design and
development of one person controlling one robot to exploring HRI for groups of robots and …

Recent technological advances have enabled Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Micro
Aerial Vehicles (MAVs) to become increasingly prevalent in a variety of domains. From …

In the last few years, research in human-robot interaction has moved beyond the issues
concerning the design of the interaction between a person and a single robot. Today many …

This master thesis investigates the design and effectiveness of a novel Human-Machine
Interface (HMI) using a PlayStation 4 (PS4) controller for teleoperation in industrial …

We introduce a simple modification which can be applied to a commercial haptic device to
convert it into a 2D haptic joystick. We also introduce a simplified haptic API designed to …

Verbal interaction between a human and a robot may play a key role in conveying suitable
directions for a robot to achieve the goal of a user's request. However, a robot may need to …

A significant amount of research has been conducted regarding the technical aspects of
haptic feedback: however, the designing of effective haptic feedback behaviors is not yet …