How to communicate robot motion intent: A scoping review

M Pascher, U Gruenefeld, S Schneegass… - Proceedings of the 2023 …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Robots are becoming increasingly omnipresent in our daily lives, supporting us and carrying
out autonomous tasks. In Human-Robot Interaction, human actors benefit from …

Physically assistive robots: A systematic review of mobile and manipulator robots that physically assist people with disabilities

A Nanavati, V Ranganeni… - Annual Review of Control …, 2023 - annualreviews.org
More than 1 billion people in the world are estimated to experience significant disability.
These disabilities can impact people's ability to independently conduct activities of daily …

AdaptiX-A Transitional XR Framework for Development and Evaluation of Shared Control Applications in Assistive Robotics

M Pascher, FF Goldau, K Kronhardt, U Frese… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
With the ongoing efforts to empower people with mobility impairments and the increase in
technological acceptance by the general public, assistive technologies, such as …

Hand-in-Hand: Investigating Mechanical Tracking for User Identification in Cobot Interaction

A Saad, M Pascher, K Kassem, R Heger… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Robots play a vital role in modern automation, with applications in manufacturing and
healthcare. Collaborative robots integrate human and robot movements. Therefore, it is …

Exploring of Discrete and Continuous Input Control for AI-enhanced Assistive Robotic Arms

M Pascher, K Zinta, J Gerken - Companion of the 2024 ACM/IEEE …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Robotic arms, integral in domestic care for individuals with motor impairments, enable them
to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) independently, reducing dependence on human …

Physicaltwin: Mixed reality interaction environment for ai-supported assistive robots

M Pascher, K Kronhardt, J Gerken - 2023 - openreview.net
Robotic arms belong to a group of innovative and powerful assistive technologies which can
support people with motor impairments. These assistive devices allow people to perform …

My caregiver the cobot: Comparing visualization techniques to effectively communicate cobot perception to people with physical impairments

M Pascher, K Kronhardt, T Franzen, U Gruenefeld… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, robots are found in a growing number of areas where they collaborate closely
with humans. Enabled by lightweight materials and safety sensors, these cobots are gaining …

Evaluating Assistive Technologies on a Trade Fair: Methodological Overview and Lessons Learned

A Baumeister, F Goldau, M Pascher, J Gerken… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2024 - arxiv.org
User-centered evaluations are a core requirement in the development of new user related
technologies. However, it is often difficult to recruit sufficient participants, especially if the …

Hands-On Robotics: Enabling Communication Through Direct Gesture Control

M Pascher, A Saad, J Liebers, R Heger… - Companion of the 2024 …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Effective Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) is fundamental to seamlessly integrating robotic
systems into our daily lives. However, current communication modes require additional …

Understanding Shared Control for Assistive Robotic Arms

K Kronhardt, M Pascher, J Gerken - arXiv preprint arXiv:2303.01993, 2023 - arxiv.org
Living a self-determined life independent of human caregivers or fully autonomous robots is
a crucial factor for human dignity and the preservation of self-worth for people with motor …