The incessant progress of robotic technology and rationalization of human manpower
induces high expectations in society, but also resentment and even fear. In this paper, we …

Robotic avatar systems promise to bridge distances and reduce the need for travel. We
present the updated NimbRo avatar system, winner of the $5 M grand prize at the …

Robotic avatar systems can enable immersive telepresence with locomotion, manipulation,
and communication capabilities. We present such an avatar system, based on the key …

This paper describes the cybernetic avatar system developed by Team JANUS for
connectivity, exploration, and skill transfer: the core domains targeted by the ANA Avatar …

This paper reports on Team Northeastern's Avatar system for telepresence, and our holistic
approach to meet the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Final testing task requirements. The system …

Imagine how your life would change if you could instantly transport yourself anywhere in the
world. Transcending the barriers of distance and travel time would enable many activities …

Teleoperation plays a crucial role in enabling robot operations in challenging environments,
yet existing limitations in effectiveness and accuracy necessitate the development of …

Facial animation in virtual reality environments is essential for applications that necessitate
clear visibility of the user's face and the ability to convey emotional signals. In our scenario …

Contact detection without endpoint tactile sensing is challenging; friction and inertia obscure
the sensing of low amplitude and high frequency forces. In this work we explore fluidic …

This article proposes an intuitive and immersive whole-body teleoperation system with
motion-based control and multimodal feedback. The system consists of an anthropomorphic …