Human-Robot Interaction (HRI): Voice, Gesture & Collaborative Control Training Course
Human-Robot Interaction (HRI): Voice, Gesture & Collaborative Control is a practical course aimed at introducing participants to the design and implementation of intuitive interfaces for human–robot communication. This training blends theoretical concepts, design principles, and programming practice to help build natural and responsive interaction systems using speech, gesture, and shared control techniques. Participants will learn how to integrate perception modules, develop multimodal input systems, and design robots that can safely collaborate with humans.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is targeted at beginner to intermediate-level participants who wish to design and implement human–robot interaction systems that improve usability, safety, and overall user experience.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Grasp the foundational concepts and design principles of human–robot interaction.
- Create voice-based control and response mechanisms for robots.
- Implement gesture recognition using computer vision techniques.
- Design collaborative control systems that enable safe and shared autonomy.
- Evaluate HRI systems based on usability, safety, and human factors.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and demonstrations.
- Practical coding and design exercises.
- Hands-on experiments in simulation or real robotic environments.
Customization Options
- To request a customized version of this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction
- Overview of HRI and its multidisciplinary nature
- Applications in industry, healthcare, and service robotics
- Human-centered design principles for interactive systems
Voice Interaction and Speech-Based Control
- Basics of speech recognition and natural language understanding
- Developing voice commands and responses using Python
- Integrating speech interfaces with ROS-based robots
Gesture Recognition and Nonverbal Communication
- Role of gestures and body language in human–robot communication
- Using computer vision for gesture detection and classification
- Implementing real-time gesture recognition with OpenCV and AI models
Collaborative and Shared Control
- Principles of human–robot collaboration and shared autonomy
- Safety frameworks for physical and cognitive interaction
- Integrating sensor feedback and adaptive control for cooperative tasks
Designing Multimodal Interaction Systems
- Combining voice, gesture, and visual feedback
- Managing context and user intent in multimodal systems
- Implementing a simple multimodal HRI prototype in simulation
Human Factors, Ethics, and Safety in HRI
- Human perception, trust, and acceptance in robotic systems
- Ethical considerations in collaborative robotics
- Evaluating usability and safety of interaction interfaces
Hands-on Project: Building a Voice and Gesture-Controlled Collaborative Robot
- Designing system architecture and defining interaction modes
- Implementing speech and gesture modules
- Integrating and testing the complete HRI prototype
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of robotics concepts and Python programming
- Familiarity with human–machine interfaces or control systems
- Interest in interaction design, perception, or applied AI
Target Audience
- HRI researchers studying human–robot collaboration
- Product designers developing interactive or assistive robots
- Engineers exploring multimodal interaction and control systems
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Supply of the materials (virtual machine) to get straight into the excersises, and the explanation of the Ros2 core. Why things work a certain way.
Arjan Bakema
Course - Autonomous Navigation & SLAM with ROS 2
its knowledge and utilization of AI for Robotics in the Future.
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Course - Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Robotics
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