Core Concepts
The author presents ARMCHAIR, a novel architecture integrating adversarial inverse reinforcement learning and model predictive control for efficient human-robot collaboration.
Abstract
ARMCHAIR introduces a new approach to human-robot collaboration using advanced control techniques and machine learning. Extensive simulations demonstrate its effectiveness in optimizing robot trajectories and decisions to support a human in various tasks.
The content discusses the challenges in developing computational models for robots to predict and adapt to human behavior. It highlights the importance of integrating human behavior models with control techniques for effective collaboration.
The ARMCHAIR architecture leverages adversarial inverse reinforcement learning and model predictive control to enable autonomous decision-making by robots in supporting a simulated human during an exploration task. The system ensures safety, prevents collisions, maintains network connectivity, and improves overall task performance.
ARMCHAIR addresses key issues in motion planning, decision-making, connectivity maintenance, and task allocation for collaborative human-robot teams. The integration of machine learning models with control techniques enhances the efficiency of cyber-physical-human systems.
The study compares ARMCHAIR with baseline methods, demonstrating superior performance in preventing redundant visits, maintaining network connectivity, optimizing target visitations, and minimizing collisions during collaborative tasks.
Stats
ARMCHAIR provides proper responses to uncertainty in human behavior.
Open-loop MIP leads to frequent redundant visits due to deviations from initial predictions.
ARMCHAIR outperforms baselines in preventing network disconnections and redundant visits.
ARMCHAIR demonstrates effectiveness in optimizing robot trajectories for efficient collaboration with humans.
Quotes
"ARMCHAIR leverages adversarial inverse reinforcement learning and model predictive control for optimal trajectories."
"Extensive simulations show that ARMCHAIR allows robots to support humans efficiently."
"Incorporating machine learning models enhances the efficiency of collaborative human-robot teams."