This initiative aims to bring together UMass Amherst faculty and student researchers from various fields to advance the field of human-centered robotics through interdisciplinary collaborations. The funding will support activities to facilitate interactions and foster collaboration opportunities between researchers in robotics, human neuromechanics, and human wearable technology. This research thrust aims to create new, fundable collaborations that will further advance the field of human-centered robotics.
The mission of the Human-Centered Robotics Research Thrust is to establish new and fundable interdisciplinary collaborations that innovate integrated robotics solutions to support human health, healthcare, and well-being.
