Mwrf 9264 Arlpromo 0
Mwrf 9264 Arlpromo 0
Mwrf 9264 Arlpromo 0
Mwrf 9264 Arlpromo 0
Mwrf 9264 Arlpromo 0

Robots are Learning without Human Help

July 10, 2018
The ARL is working with Carnegie Mellon University to find faster ways to train robots, without human attention.

Robots are learning faster, and without help from human trainers. Experiments being performed by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are discovering techniques for teaching robots transversal behaviors with minimal human oversight. With the technique, for example, robots can navigate autonomously in challenging environments while performing actions expected of a human.

A small unmanned Clearpath Husky robot was used by ARL researchers to develop a new technique to quickly teach robots novel traversal behaviors with minimal human oversight. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army)

ARL researchers include Drs. Maggie Wigness and John Rogers. “If a robot acts as a teammate, tasks can be accomplished faster and more situational awareness can be obtained,” Wigness said. “Robot teammates can be used as an initial investigator for potentially dangerous scenarios, thereby keeping soldiers from harm. The learning process is fast and requires minimal human demonstration, making it an ideal learning technique for on-the-fly learning in the field when mission requirements change.”

Research has been performed with a relatively small unmanned Clearpath Husky robotic system (see figure) and will eventually be transferred to larger systems with enhanced visual field of view. The research is funded through the Army's Robotics Collaborative Technology Alliance (RCTA), which brings together government, industrial, and academic institutions for R&D purposes.

Sponsored Recommendations

Frequency Modulation Fundamentals

March 14, 2024
The development of crystal-clear FM communications was an innovation of genius and toil. Utilized today in applications such as radar, seismology, telemetry and two-way radios...

44 GHz Programmable Signal Generator

March 14, 2024
The Mini-Circuits SSG-44G-RC is a 0.1 to 44 GHz signal source with an RF output range of -40 to +17 dBm with fine resolution. This model supports CW and pulsed (? 0.5 ?s) outputs...

50W SSPA with Built-In Signal Source & Control

March 14, 2024
The RFS-2G42G5050X+ takes Mini-Circuits robust line of solid state, connectorized, high-power amplifiers for RF energy to a new level by integrating the versatility of a signal...

Webinar: Introduction to OTA Measurement for mmWave and Sub-THz

Feb. 19, 2024
Join Jeanmarc Laurent, a leading expert from MilliBox, for an exclusive live webinar showcasing a complete Over-the-Air (OTA) testing system setup. In this immersive session, ...