BiRC LabSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University

Bio-Robotics and Control Laboratory

Shared Physical
Intelligence

Across Humans and Robots

We transfer human sensorimotor experience to robotic embodiments and return tactile, haptic, and multimodal feedback to humans. We call this framework Co-Embodied Intelligence.

Research Highlights

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Team UNIST avatar robot on the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Finals course
Humanoid & Avatar Robotics

Whole-body Avatar Robot

Team UNIST placed 6th worldwide and 1st in Asia at the $10M ANA Avatar XPRIZE Finals, 2022.

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Soft sensing skin worn on the hand, IR camera image of the heated palm, and the multimodal sensing and feedback glove with sensors, vibrators, and heaters, over a close-up of liquid-metal (eGaIn) wiring
Soft & Wearable Interfaces

Wearable Haptic Gloves

Gloves that capture hand motion and return touch feedback to the wearer.

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Team UNIST with the avatar robot and teleoperation interface
Embodied Learning & Shared Autonomy

Teleoperation Interface

An interface that maps human motion onto the robot and returns immersive feedback to the operator.

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Research

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Topic 1 · Robot embodiment

Humanoid &
Avatar Robotics

Realize transferred intelligence in humanoids, dexterous manipulators, artificial skin, and physical avatar systems.
Topic 2 · Human embodiment

Soft &
Wearable Interfaces

Capture human motion, touch, force, and intent through comfortable wearable and soft interfaces.
Topic 3 · Co-embodied intelligence

Embodied Learning &
Shared Autonomy

Learn representations and control policies that transfer sensorimotor experience across human and robot bodies.

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