ROSE 2024 Workshop

Abstract: This workshop delves into the cutting-edge field of brain- and bio-inspired robotics, exploring how principles from neuroscience and biology can drive innovation in robotic systems. The development and use of bio-inspired sensors, which emulate the sensory capabilities of living organisms to provide robots with enhanced perception and responsiveness, will also be covered. During the workshop will have an online meeting with members of the euRobotics Topic Group on Bio-inspired Robotics. In addition, an inaugural meeting auf the Neurorobotic working group of the German node of EBRAINS is planned.

The demand for wearable systems for human-human or human-machine interactions is nowadays continuously increasing. Several sensors can be adopted including biocompatible flexible sensors based on polymer carbon nanotubes composites (PCN), bio-impedance spectroscopy, surface electrical impedance myography (sEIM) and electrical impedance tomography (EIT), Electromyography (EMG) and inertial measurement units (IMU). Multi-modal systems, incorporating a variety of sensors and techniques, enhance the precision and dependability of continuously monitoring human activity, behavior, latency, and intentions. These systems ensure increased accuracy and reliability and facilitate intuitive communication.

Wearable embodied solutions offer the unique advantage of building body-attached sensor networks. These networks are designed to meet stringent requirements for compactness, accuracy, and reliability. They enable continuous monitoring and communication of body activity even in complex interaction scenarios, such as those encountered in dynamic sports environments or sophisticated human-robot collaborations. This capability is crucial for applications that require uninterrupted and precise tracking of physiological and biomechanical parameters, ensuring that users receive timely and accurate feedback for optimal performance and health management.