2022 NRI - FRR PI Meeting Posters

2022 NRI-FRR PI Meeting Posters

All times listed in Eastern Time Zone.
Listing are alphabetical by PI Last Name (except for a handful of late submissions).

Session 1: Tuesday, April 19, 11:45am - 12:30pm ET
Poster #Lead PIAward TitleAward #
1Adamczyk, PeterNRI: FND: Hybrid Active-Passive Actuation for Safety and Performance in Physical Human-Robot Collaboration and RehabilitationCMMI-1830516
2Ahumada-Newhart, VeronicaRobot-Mediated Learning: Exploring School-Deployed Collaborative Robots2136847
3Akbari Hamed, KavehNRI: FND: COLLAB: Hierarchical, Safe, and Distributed Feedback Control of Multiagent Legged RobotsECCS #1924617/1924526
4Amato, ChrisCoordinating and Incorporating Trust in Teams of Humans and Robots with Multi-Robot Reinforcement Learning2024790
5Artemiadis, PanagiotisAnthropomorphic Robotic Ankle Prosthesis with Programmable Material1830256
6Asada, HarryRemotely Operated Reconfigurable Walker Robots for Eldercare NRI: 2133072 / 2133075
7Atanasov, NikolayNRI: FND: COLLAB: Distributed Bayesian Learning and Safe Control for Autonomous Wildfire Detection1830399
8Atanasov, NikolayFRR: CAREER: Active Bayesian Inference for Collaborative Robot Mapping2045945
9Aukes, DanielDynamic Modeling and Fabrication of Compliant Material Systems for On-Demand Specialist Robots1944789
10Bai, HeNRI INT: Safe Wind-Aware Navigation for Collaborative Autonomous Aircraft in Low Altitude Airspace1925147
11Bakolas, EfstathiosNRI:FND:Efficient algorithms for safety guiding mobile robots through spaces populated by humans and mobile intelligent machines1924790
12Short, ElaineMutually Assistive Robotics2132887
13Barbalata, CorinaNRI: FND: Collaborative Mobile Manufacturing in Uncertain Scenarios2024795
14Begum, MomotazRobust Learning of Sequential Motion from Human Demonstrations to Enable Robot-guided Exercise Training1830597
15Bhattacharjee, TapomayukhRobot-Assisted Feeding: From Bite Acquisition to Bite Transfer2132846
16Bhounsule, PranavAsymmetric Gait Generation for Legged Locomotion in Complex Environments via Off-Line Model Reduction and Real-Time Optimal Cont2128568
17Biswas, JoydeepCAREER: Robust Perception and Customization for Long-Term Autonomous Mobile Service Robo2046955
18Björling, ElinDesign and Development of a Social Robot to Gather Ecological Momentary Stress Data from TeensSES-1734100
19Bobadilla, LeonardoNSF:NRI: FND: Extending Autonomy in Seemingly Sensory-Denied Environments Applied to Underwater Robots2024733
20Botta, EleonoraModeling, Design and Operation of Robotic Tether-Net Systems for Reliable Capture of Targets2128578
21Boularias, AbdeslamRobust and Efficient Physics-based Learning and Reasoning in Degraded Environments2132972
22Braun, DavidCAREER: Mechanically Adaptive, Energetically Passive Robotics2144551
23Burden, SamDesign of Dynamic Multibehavioral Robots1924303
24Cappelleri, DaveNRI: Mobile Microrobots for Precision Medicine 
25Carpin, StefanoMobile Robotic Lab for In-Situ Sampling and Measurement2021-67022-33452
26Chai, JoyceNRI: INT: COLLAB: Collaborative Task Planning and Learning through Language Communication in a Human-Robot Team1949634
27Burleson, WinslowEAGER: Cyberlearning with Co-Robotic Teachable Agents2030441
Session 2: Tuesday, April 19, 5:15pm - 6:00pm ET
Poster #Principal InvestigatorTitleAward #
1Chaudhari, PratikNRI: Robotics, Science and Forestry2022-67021-36856
2Vasconcelos, NunoNRI: FND: Towards Scalable and Self-Aware Robotic Perception1924937
3Chowdhary, GirishMultipurpose Dextrous and Continuum Arms for Compact Agbots1830343  USDA 2019-67021-28989
4Corah, MicahDroneOpticStudio: Dense Reconstruction of Moving Actors in the Wild2024173 & 2022894
5Dollar, AaronRethinking Multi-Legged Robots: Passive Terrain Adaptability through Underactuated Mechanisms and Exactly-Constrained KinematicsIIS-1637647
6Doshi, PrashantNRI: FND: Robust Inverse Learning for Human-Robot Interaction1830421
7Driggs-Campbell, KatherineIncreasing the Level of Autonomy for Agricultural Robots: Effective Interaction and Programming Paradigms2021-67021-33449
8Duncan, BrittanyNRI: COLLAB: Leveraging Environmental Monitoring UAS in Rainforests1925368
9Elbaum, SebastianRaining Drones: Mid-Air Release & Recovery of Atmospheric Sensing SystemsIIS 1925052 IIS 1924777
10Fey, NicholasNRI: INT: COLLAB: Muscle Ultrasound Sensing for Intuitive Control of Robotic Leg Prostheses2054343 and 1925371
11Filipov, EvgueniOrigami for Dexterity in Miniature Manipulation and Testing2054148
12Fitter, NaomiNRI: FND: Assistive  Child-Robot Interventions for Infants with Motor DisabilitiesCMMI-2024950
13Fox, DieterSORNet: Spatial Object-Centric Representations for Sequential Manipulation2024057
14Gan, DongmingDiscrete Variable Stiffness Actuators with Fast Stiffness Switch for Safe Human-Robot Interaction 2131711
15Gheisari, MasoudNRI: FND: Investigating the Safety Challenges of Co-drones in Future Construction Workplaces2024656
16Gilbert, HunterNRI/Collaborative Research: Robust Design and Reliable Autonomy for Transforming Modular Hybrid Rigid-Soft Robots2133019
17Girdhar, Yogesh An Ecologically Curious Robot for Monitoring Coral Reef Biodiversity2133029
18Girdhar, YogeshCo-Multi-Robotic Exploration of the Benthic Seafloor1734400
19Gregg, RobertNRI: FND: COLLAB: Optimal Design of Robust Compliant Actuators for Ubiquitous Co-Robots1953908
20Gu, YuCollaborative Research: NRI: StickBug – an Effective Co-Robot for Precision Pollination 2022-67021-36124; 2022-67021-36125
21Gupta, SatyandraNRI: FND: Human-Guided Robot Teams for Manipulating Large Flexible Sheets in Manufacturing Applications1925084
22Ha, SehoonNRI: INT: Collaborative Research: Buoyancy-assisted Collaborative Robots That are Cheap, Safe, and Never Fall Down.2024768
23Hauser, KrisCustomizing Semi-Autonomous Nursing Robots Using Human Expertise2025782
24Hayes, BradleyNRI: FND: Life-long Learning for Motion Planning in Human Populated Environments1830686
25Heckman, ChristofferINT: Autonomous Restoration and Revegetation of Degraded Ecosystems2021-67021-33450
26Held, DavidCAREER: Self-supervised Representation Learning for Deformable Object Manipulation2046491
27Shepherd, RobertUbiquitous Soil Sampling Robots for Confluent Soil Monitoring2021-67021-33843
Session 3: Wednesday, April 20, 11:45am - 12:30pm ET
Poster #Principal InvestigatorTitleAward #
1Hermans, TuckerLearning Visual Shape Control of Novel 3D Deformable Objects from Partial-View Point Clouds2024778
2Hollinger, GeoffreyAdaptable and Robust Multi-Robot Decision Making through Generalized Sequential Stochastic Task Assignment2103817
3Hovakimyan, NairaSYNDROME: SYNergetic DROne Delivery Network in MEtropolis1830639
4Hsiao-Wecksler, ElizabethNRI: INT: MiaPURE (Modular, Interactive and Adaptive Personalized Unique Rolling Experience)2024905
5Hu, XiaolinCollaborative Autonomy and Safety for Teamed Human – Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Fast Evolving Wildfire EnvironmentUSDA 2019-67021-29011, 2019-67021-28993, 2019-67021-28992
6Huang, GuoquanNRI: FND: Consistent Distributed Visual-Inertial Estimation and Perception for Cooperative Unmanned Aerial Vehicles1924897
7Janson, LucasRobust Grasping by Integrating Machine Learning with Physical Models1924984
8Jeni, LaszloA New Paradigm for Geometric Reasoning through Structure from Category1925281
9Jiang, ChaoNRI: FND: The Robotic Rehab Gym: Specialized co-robot trainers working with multiple human trainees for optimal learning outcome2024813
10Karydis, KonstantinosCAREER: Morphological Computation for Resilient Dynamic Locomotion of Compliant Legged Robots with Application to Precision Ag2046270
11Karydis, KonstantinosNRI: Integrated Soft Wearable Robotics Technology to Assist Arm Movement of Infants with Physical Impairments2133084
12Kavraki, LydiaNRI: FND: Robotic Collaboration through Scalable Reactive Synthesis1830549
13Kennedy, MonroeDenseTact: Optical Tactile Sensor for Dense Shape Reconstruction2142773
14Khalid Jawed, MohammadRobotic Manipulation for Automated Stability Testing of Elastic Rods1925360
15Killpack, MarcFoundations for Physical Co-Manipulation with Mixed Teams of Humans and Soft Robots2024792
16Kim, MinjunCollaborative Research: Magnetically-Controlled Modular Cubes with Reconfigurable Self-Assembly and Disassembly2130775 and 2130793
17Kim, MyungheeCollab: NRI: INT: Customizable Lower-Limb Wearable Robot using Soft-Wearable Sensor to Assist Occupational Workers2024863 , 2024742 
18Kosecka, Jana NRI: Self-Supervised Object Detection and Visual Navigation1925231
19Krieger, AxelCAREER: Advancing Autonomy for Soft Tissue Robotic Surgery and Interventions2144348
20Kroemer, OliverAgile and Dynamic Interactions for Mobile ManipulationCMMI-1925130
21Kumar, MrinalCOLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: NRI: Integration of Autonomous UAS in Wildland Fire Management2132798
22Wood, RobertNRI: FND: COLLAB: A Foundational Approach to Muscle Actuators that Lowers Barriers to Muscle-Powered Robotics Research    1830291
23Kuntz, AlanNRI: Liquid-Solid Metal for Embodied Intelligence in Semi-Soft, Human-Collaborative Robots2133027
24Lee, Hyunglae User-Adaptive Variable Impedance Control of a Wearable Upper-Extremity Exoskeleton Robot with Safety Guarantees1925110
25Leigh, Nancey GreenBarriers and Solutions for Small and Medium Sized Manufacturer's Collaborative Robot Adoption2024706
26Lenzi, TommasoCAREER: Bio-inspired Multi-joint Design and Control of Wearable Robots2046287
27Belta, CalinNRI: FND: A Formal Methods Approach to Safe, Composable, and Distributed Reinforcement Learning for co-Robots    2024606
28Hawkes, ElliotNRI: Physical Principals and Applications of Plant-Inspired Tip Growth for Robotics1944816
Session 4: Wednesday, April 20, 5:15pm - 6:00pm ET
Poster #Principal InvestigatorTitleAward #
1Leonessa, AlexanderForceBot: A Robotic Platform for Body-Scale Human Physical Interaction in Embodied Virtual Reality2024772
2Li, BeiwenNRI/Collaborative Research: Robotic Disassembly of High-Precision Electronic Devices2132773
3Li, Zhaojian NRI: INT: Soft Multi-Arm Robot (SMART) for Synergistic Collaborations with Humans2024649
4Li, ZhiCollaborative Research: NRI: INT: Transparent and Intuitive Teleoperation Interfaces for the Future Nursing Robots and Workers2024689
5Liu, LantaoBeyond Uncertainty Minimization: Variability and Outlier Informed Active Sensing2047169
6Mahmoudian, NinaNRI: Co-Robots to Enhance Motivation and Self-efficacy in Formal STEM Education 2133028-IIS
7Majewicz Fey, AnnNRI: FND: Customizable, Haptic Co-Robots for Training Emergency Surgical Procedures2102250
8Majidi, Carmel NRI:INT:COLLAB: Soft Active Contact Pads with Tunable Stiffness and Adhesion for Customizable Robotic GraspingCMMI 1830362
9Mataric, MajaCommunicate, Share, Adapt: A Mixed Reality Framework for Facilitating Robot Integration and CustomizationIIS – 1925083
10Matuszek, CynthiaNRI: FND: Semi-Supervised Deep Learning for Domain Adaptation in Robotic Language Acquisition2024878
11Mazumdar, AnirbanRapid Operator Awareness via Mobile Robotics (ROAMR)1830498
12Mazzoleni, AndreMAARCO—Multi-terrain Amphibious ARCtic explOrer2116216
13Mooney, RaymondImproving Robot Learning from  Feedback and Demonstration using Natural Language IIS-1925082
14Moses, MelanieVolCAN: Volcano Co-Robot Adaptive Natural Algorithms 20-0508
15Mutlu, BilgeProgram Verification and Synthesis for Collaborative Robots1925043
16Nikolaidis, StefanosTowards Transferring Human Preferences from Canonical to Actual Assembly Tasks2024936
17Okamura, AllisonComputational and Interactive Design of Soft Growing Robot Manipulators2024247
18Okamura, AllisonIntuitive, Wearable Haptic Devices for Communication with Ubiquitous Robots1830163, 1830146
19Ouyang, BingNRI: INT: Hybrid Aerial/Underwater RobotiC System (HAUCS) for Scalable, Adaptable Maintenance of Aquaculture Fish Farms: Year 3 2019-67022-29204
20Gu, YanCAREER: A Hybrid Filtering and Robust Control Framework for Legged Robot Locomotion on Dynamic Rigid Surfaces    CMMI-2046562    
21Papanikolopoulos, NikolaosNRI: INT: COLLAB: Cooperative Robotic Systems for Precision Agriculture and Plant Health Management2020-67021-30755
22Pathak, DeepakCollaborative Research: NRI: INT: Scalable, Customizable, Robot Learning with Humans2024594
23Peek, NadyaMulti-Manipulator Extensible Robotic Platforms2024435
24Petersen, KirstinCAREER: Environmentally-Mediated Coordination in Natural and Robot Swarms2042411
25Platt, RobertNRI: FND: Better robotic manipulation using state and action abstraction80NSSC19K1474
26Poling, BryanNRI: FND: COLLAB: Multi-Vehicle Systems for Collecting Shadow-Free Imagery in Precision Agriculture2020-67021-30758
27Ming Leu
Zhaozheng Yin
Manufacturing USA: Intelligent Human-Robot Collaboration for Smart Factory194548, 1830479, 1830383, 1830295
28Gleicher, MichaelCommunicating Physical Interactions¸
Session 5: Thursday, April 21, 11:45am - 12:30pm ET
Poster #Principal InvestigatorTitleAward #
1Pons, Jose L.Co3-Robot controllers for human-like physical interaction and enhanced motor learning2024488
2Posa, MichaelContact-aware Control of Dynamic Manipulation1830218
3Priya, ShashankCOLLAB: Rumen Understanding through Millipede-Engineered Navigation and Sensing (RUMENS)1018631
4Quattrini Li, AlbertoCollaborative Research: NRI: INT: Cooperative Underwater Structure Inspection and Mapping2024541
5Ramos, Joao NRI: FND: Immersive whole-body teleoperation of wheeled humanoid robots for dynamic mobil manipulation2024775
6Riek, LaurelTAILORED: Training for Independent Living through Observant Robots and Design1915734
7Rombokas, EricCollaborative Research: NRI: INT: An Open-Source Framework for Continuous Torque Control of Intuitive Robotic Prosthetic Legs 2024446, 2024237
8Rouse, ElliottNRI: FND: COLLAB: An Open-Source Robotic Leg Platform that Lowers the Barrier for Advanced Prosthetics Research1760247
9Rubenstein, MichaelNRI: FND: Flying Swarm for Safe Human Interaction in Unstructured Environments2024615, 2024692
10Sattar, JunaedNRI: Collaborative Research: Autonomous Quadrotors  for 3D Modeling and Inspection of Outdoor Infrastructure1637875
11Schimmels, JoeNRI: FDN: Dexterous Manipulation using Multi-Serial Manipulator Systems with Real-time  Compliance ModulationCMMI-2024554
12Schmiedeler, JamesUsing Template Models to Identify  Exoskeleton User IntentIIS-1734532
13Shepherd, DavidDUPLO: A two-armed robot programming language for end-users2024561
14Shipley, ThomasNRI: INT: COLLAB: Co-Robotic Systems for GeoSciences Field Research 1734355
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Banerjee,  Natasha
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16Shree, VikramHuman-robot Collaboration and Planning in Uncertain Environments1830497
17Siviy, ChristopherWearable Robots for the Community: Personalized Assistance using Human-in-the-loop Optimization1925085
18Song, DezhenOptoacoustic Material and Structure Pretouch Sensing (OMASS) at Robot Fingertip1925037
19Song, ShuranNRI: Hierarchical Representation Learning for Robot Assistants2132519
20Song, ZhuoyuanNRI: FND: Collaborative Navigation, Learning, and Collaboration in Fluids with Application to Ubiquitous Marine Co-Robots2024928
21Spenko, MatthewNRI: FND: The Urban Design and Policy Implications of Ubiquitous Robots and Navigation Safety1830642
22Steinfeld, AaronFND: Mutually Aware Social NavigationIIS 1734361
23Su, HaoSoft Wearable Robots for Injury Prevention and Performance Augmentation 1830613
24Sullivan, FlorenceGirls Immersed in Robotics Learning Simulations1830450
25Sup, FrankNRI: FND: Natural Power Transmission through Unconstrained Fluids for Robotic Manipulation2024409
26Swensen, JohnNRI: FND: Smart Material Composites and Design of Internal Structural Geometry for Tunably-Compliant Soft Robots1734117
27Wagner, AlanNRI: INT: COLLAB: Interactive and collaborative robot-assisted emergency evacuations1830390
28Camilli, RichardShared Autonomy for Unstructured Underwater Environments through Vision and Language1830500
Session 6: Thursday, April 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm ET
Poster #Principal InvestigatorTitleAward #
1Temel, ZeynepDexterous Compliant Manipulation using Delta Arrays2024794
2Tsiotras, PanagiotisAstroSLAM - A Robust and Reliable Visual Localization and Pose Estimation Architecture for Space Robots in OrbitFRR 2101250
3Vázquez, MarynelNRI: FND: Spatial Patterns of Behavior in HRI Under Environmental Spatial Constraints1924802
4Vondrick, CarlNRI: FND: Learning Visual Dynamics from Interaction1925157
5Vougioukas, StavrosNRI: INT: COLLAB: Tree Fruit Harvesting with Arrays of Vision-Guided Linear Robot Arms1925385 - NIFA
6Mac SchwagerDistributed, Semantically-Aware Tracking and Planning for Fleets of RobotsIIS-1830419
IIS-1830402
7Walker, ErinDesigning Effective Behaviors in a Social Robot that Supports Collaborative Learning in Middle School Mathematics2024645
8Walker, IanNRI:FND: 3D Concrete Printing with Macro-Micro Robots1924721
9Wang, LongCollaborative Research: NRI: Ocean Powered Robots for Autonomous Offshore AquacultureUSDA-NIFA 2021-67021-35975
10Wang, PengIntelligent Co-robots for Complex Welding Manufacturing through Learning and Generalization of Welders Capabilities CMMI – 2024614
11Webster-Wood, VictoriaCAREER: Adaptive Actuation and Control in Embodied Biohybrid Robots2044785
12Webster-Wood, VictoriaCollaborative Research: FRR: Adaptive mechanics, learning and intelligent control improve soft robotic grasping2138923
13Wei, ErminRobotic Shepherding for Flow Control in Uncertain Dynamic Environments2024774
14Weinberg, GilCreating Trust Between Groups of Humans and Robots Using a Novel Music Driven Robotic Emotion Generator1925178
15Whitney, JohnNRI: FND: Controllable Compliance: A New Robotic Arm for Contact-Rich Manipulation1830425
16Williams, RyanCAREER: Robots that Plan Interactions, Come and Go, and Build Trust2046770
17Williams, RyanNRI: INT: Balancing Collaboration and Autonomy for Multi-Robot Multi-Human Search and Rescue1830414
18Wu, WenzhuoFingers See Things Differently (FIST-D): A Robotic Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) based on Augmented Tactile Imaging1925194
19Xu, XuA Novel Intervention Method to Promote Workers' Safety Awareness and Mental Health During Human-robot Collaboration2024688
20Young, AaronRobotic Human Enhancement Enabled through Wearable Hip Exoskeletons Capable of Community Ambulation1830215
21Yuan, WenzhenDeepSoRo: High-dimensional Proprioceptive and Tactile Sensing and Modeling for Soft Grippers2024882
22Zhang, ShiqiNRI: FND: Knowledge-based Robot Sequential Decision Making under Uncertainty1925044
23Zhang, WenlongNRI: FND: Scalable and Customizable Intent Inference and Motion Planning for Socially-Adept Autonomous Vehicles1925403
24Zhang, Yu ("Tony")CAREER: When Reality Fails Expectations: Containing Reflective Domain Models for Human-Aware Planning and Learning2047186
25Zhao, YeNRI: FND: Robust and Scalable Planning for Agile and Collaborative Robot Teammates in Complex Environments1924978
26Zheng, MinghuiCAREER: Facilitating Autonomy of Robots Through Learning-Based Control 2046481
27Simaan, NabilIn-Situ Collaborative Robotics in Confined Spaces1734461
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28Follmer, SeanMesh Of Robots on a Pneumatic Highway (MORPH): An Untethered, Human-Safe, Shape-Morphing Robotic Platform1925030
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