Human-machine interaction, a critical success factor for microrobotics

Sinan Haliyo, Sorbonne Université, Paris

Claudio Pacchierotti, IRISA, Rennes

Veronica Iacovacci, Sant'Anna, Pisa

Maxime Etiévant, Percipio Robotics, Besançon

March 15, 2024, Rimini, Italy

Sinan Haliyo

ISIR/Sorbonne Université, Paris

Interactive Microrobotics

a human-centered approach to small scales

There are a number of applications requiring microscale manipulation under human supervision. Assembly of novel MEMS sensors, or experiments on single-cell biology are representative examples. I'll present several interactive robotic solutions towards these applications developed in the last decade at ISIR, and will try to give an insight on the methodolgy

Veronica Iacovacci

Sant'Anna, Pisa

The role of imaging in medical microrobots magnetic control

Controlling microscale robots is not intuitive at all. This scenario becomes even more complex when considering magnetic fields as actuation strategy and when working in the body to perform medical tasks. Given the impossibility to put sensors on-board and the non-transparency of tissues, collecting feedbacks on robots position, state and performance to include the user in the control loop and enable a more intuitive control is extremely challenging. In this talk we will analyze how Ultrasound images can be employed to cope with this challenge and to support microrobot control.

Claudio Pacchierotti

CNRS/IRISA, Rennes

Haptic teleoperation of small-scale robotic systems

This presentation addresses the interplay between human operators and small-scale robotic systems through the haptic sensory channel. By integrating kinesthetic and cutaneous feedback mechanisms, our research explores the intuitive control of diverse untethered magnetic robots in locomotion and grasping tasks. Join us as we present and discuss the innovative techniques that enable users to steer these miniature robots with precision and dexterity, opening new avenues for enhanced human-robot interaction in various applications.

Maxime Etiévant

Percipio Robotics, Besançon

Round-table moderation

• How do user interface and user experience play a fundamental role in a user’s performance and confidence in micro-robotics ?
• How can the user experience be tailored to the physical conditions of the microworld?
• How can HMI be used to facilitate learning and skills development ?

Discussion Session

https://tinyurl.com/merf2024