BMED 4833/8813 at Georgia Tech
Lectures: Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-1:45 p.m., Whitaker 1214
Overview
Robotics researchers and futurists have long dreamed of robots that can serve as caregivers. In this hands-on project-based course, you will learn about future opportunities and present realities for autonomous robots that serve as caregivers. You will also gain experience with key technologies for the creation of autonomous robots, including physics simulation, perception, action, human-robot interaction, and learning.
Instructors
Course Materials
Midterm Projects
Team 1 – RIDDbot: Robotic Intervention for Dirty Disposal [Slides PDF] [GitHub]
Final Projects
Team 1 – R2Drink2: A Shared Autonomy Framework for Hydration Management of Older Adults [Slides PDF] [GitHub]
Lectures
Lecture 1: Introduction and Course Overview [Google Slides] [Slides PDF] [Video]
Lecture 2: Assistive Gym [Google Slides] [Slides PDF] [Video]
Lecture 3: Evaluating Assistive Devices by Henry and Jane Evans [Video]
Lecture 4: Baseline Controllers in Assistive Gym
Lecture 5: Robots to Support Successful Aging: Potential and Challenges by Prof. Wendy A. Rogers [Slides PDF]
Lecture 6: Engaging Older Adults in Design of Robots: A Developing Human-Robot Interaction Research Program by Dr. Travis Kadylak [Slides PDF]
Lecture 7: Mobile Cobots as Assistive Technology by Prof. Charlie Kemp [Google Slides] [Slides PDF] [Video]
Lecture 8: Catalia Health – Developing & Deploying Mabu: An AI-Powered, Cloud-Based, Robotic Wellness Coach by Dr. Cory Kidd [Slides PDF]
Lecture 9: My Entrepreneurial Adventure by Prof. Charlie Kemp [Google Slides] [Slides PDF]