Explore the cutting-edge research on tactile perception in human-robot systems through this Stanford seminar featuring UCLA Professor Veronica Santos. Delve into the importance of touch in robotic systems, especially when vision is limited or unavailable. Learn about task-driven efforts to equip robots with tactile perception capabilities for human-robot interaction, remote work in harsh environments, and manipulation of deformable objects. Discover how real-time tactile perception and decision-making can advance semi-autonomous robot systems and reduce cognitive burden on human teleoperators. Gain insights into the potential of touch technology to enhance social connections, enable inclusion of marginalized groups, and create new opportunities for remote work involving social and physical interactions. The seminar covers topics such as human strategies for grasp and manipulation, biological mechanoreceptors, various tactile sensor technologies, haptic perception, and exciting future directions in robotics related to touch and social-physical interactions. Read more