UW Computer Scientists Enhance Robotic Manufacturing
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 18:00
in Mathematics & Economics
Manufacturers have begun experimenting with a new generation of "cobots" designed to work side-by-side with humans, and UW-Madison researchers are playing an important role in making these human-robot collaborations more natural and efficient. Bilge Mutlu, an assistant professor of computer sciences, is working with counterparts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to determine best practices for effectively integrating human-robot teams within manufacturing environments. Their research is funded by a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of its National Robotics Initiative program.