Designing robots to safely and effectively assist humans

HCR ThemesThis 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.

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IALS CPHM Human-Centered Robotics Thrust Area

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.

Research Labs

Robotics Faculty in this Area:

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Meghan E. Huber
Assistant Professor, MIE
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Donghyun Kim
Assistant Professor, CICS
Frank Sup
Frank Sup
Professor, MIE
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Hao Zhang
Associate Professor, CICS
Scott Niekum
Scott Niekum
Associate Professor, CICS
Gina Olson
Gina Olson
Assistant Professor, MIE
Bruno Castro da Silva
Bruno Castro da Silva
Assistant Professor, CICS