This research paper presents a high-fidelity, open-source digital-twin of the Pepper robot
developed within the framework of the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS 2) for better …

Softbank» s Pepper robot recently gained massive traction in diverse domains. On the one
hand, the robot interacts with potential customers in shopping malls, stores, at trade fairs and …

This paper proposes a practical framework for implementing a Digital Twin (DT) application
in Unity Engine, aimed at simulating the Softbank Pepper robot for testing interactive tasks in …

Wizard-of-Oz experiments play a vital role in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), as they allow
for quick and simple hypothesis testing. Still, a publicly available general tool to conduct …

Research on humanoid robotic systems involves a considerable amount of computational
resources, not only for the involved design but also for its development and subsequent …

The Pepper and NAO robots are widely used for in-store advertizing and education, but also
as robotic platforms for research purposes. Their presence in the academic field is …

CardBot is a cardboard based programmable humanoid robot platform designed for
inexpensive and rapid prototyping of Wizard of Oz interactions in HRI incorporating …

This paper introduces Jubileo, an open-source simulated humanoid robot as a framework
for the development of human-robot interaction applications. By leveraging the power of the …

Generating complex, human-like behavior in a humanoid robot like the iCub requires the
integration of a wide range of open source components and a scalable cognitive …

This paper proposes a versatile and extremely portable simulator and benchmark for the
development of humanoid robots in highly dynamic environment. It is a proof of concept on …