Student research opportunities

Shadow Me: Program a Humanoid Robot to Imitate Human Movements

Project Code: CECS_1146

This project is available at the following levels:
CS single semester, Engn4200, Engn R&D, Honours, Summer Scholar, Masters

Keywords:

Computer Vision, Robotics, Image Processing, Machine Learning

Supervisor:

Professor Fatih Porikli

Outline:

Using a camera and a kinect sensor observe a human. Using computer vision techniques interpret movements. Using a controllable robot, repeat the same movements.

Goals of this project

The goal is developing real-time running software that captures visual data and learns human movement patterns to control a humanoid robot.

Requirements/Prerequisites

- Matlab, C++, microcontroller programming
- Strong background in computer vision and image/video processing

This is a more practical than theoretical project however, you will need to have some analytical and mathematical skills to traverse certain problems.

Student Gain

- Learn how to program a humanoid robot
- Learn how to capture visual data
- Learn fundamental computer vision tools to interpret movements
- Chance to work on an exciting computer vision application
- Gain valuable experience on challenging real-world problems
- Experience working with web software development practises
- Explore the possibilities of a research career in academia or an applied research career in industry
- Possibility of seeing their work commercialised as part of the wider project goals

Background Literature

Algorithms and interface for a humanoid

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