Abstract

Abstract:

Robots often exhibit overly conservative behaviour, leading to sluggish operations and reduced efficiency. The Mobile Robotics Group develops tools to balance efficient and safe operation. We focus on predicting and anticipating human behaviour in open-world interactions, such as walking and crossing the street. Environmental factors like traffic are also considered. Our findings apply to autonomous driving and fleet coordination. By anticipating human actions at multiple levels, we aim to optimize safety and efficiency. This presentation will detail our methods and real-world applications, bridging the gap between safety and efficiency for autonomous systems.

Speakers bio:

Tomasz Kucner is an Assistant Professor leading the Mobile Robotics Group in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation at Aalto University in Espoo, Finland. His research focuses on enabling autonomous intelligent systems to efficiently and safely operate in the noisy and dynamic reality of shared human-robot environments.