Robot EVA
Themes: Life Science & Health, Robotics
Early prototype
A TRL is a measure to indicate the matureness of a developing technology. When an innovative idea is discovered it is often not directly suitable for application. Usually such novel idea is subjected to further experimentation, testing and prototyping before it can be implemented. The image below shows how to read TRL’s to categorise the innovative ideas.
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Why?
The Robot Eva project revolves around researching the interaction between a service robot and people with the aim of gaining the knowledge required for the development of service robots that can be used in the care sector. Currently, the investigation is looking towards how a non autonomous robot can be best controlled for Wizard of Oz studies.
How?
Eva will be tested at a homecare facility using semi-autonomous and semi-controlled movements in a Wizard of Oz setting.
When?
We expect that the results will immediately aid in the development of socially affective service robots that can help in reducing the pressure on the currently strained care sector.
Bram van der Veen BSc