The aim of this project is to search ways of approach and manipulation of 3D objects by robotic manipulator using vision and force control. The grasp and approach can be determined according to the shape of the object and the free space to reach it.

Development of a robotic assistant for people with different types of disabilities, specially blinds and wheelchair-based, in domestic environments. The mobile manipulator must not only have the ability to navigate in a closed environment, but also have the ability to easily manipulate daily objects to bring them to the user. On the other hand, human-robot interactions must be multimodal

This Project is focused on the development of social robots. Several scientific and technological themes of special interest for the development of social robots are investigated. Those themes are, among others, the specific design of this kind of robots, the perception systems, decision-making systems, or the human-robot interaction systems.

The objective is the development of a new concept of assistential domestic robotic environment that will allow people with special needs to increase their capacity of manipulating different objects and to increase their cognitive and haptics abilities.

The project is focused on the study and development of social robots. Social robots have multiple applications: from entertainment and education to assistance to elderly or mentally handicapped people.