Human-Robot Interaction & Control Interfaces
Developing intuitive human-robot interfaces and high-level control strategies for trustworthy multi-agent robotic supervision and control.
Human-Oriented Robotics and Control Lab
Our research at the interface of humans and robots is answering complex questions about the fundamentals of merging machine and human capabilities.
The mission of the HORC Lab is to improve the quality of life and work by developing and controlling robotic devices that physically and cognitively interact and collaborate with humans.
Key applications of our work center on physical and cognitive human augmentation, smart prosthetics, and adaptive robotic devices that deliver effective motor rehabilitation for individuals with mobility challenges.
Active Research Projects
Robot-assisted Gait Rehabilitation using the Variable Stiffness Treadmill
Investigating sensorimotor mechanisms of inter-leg coordination via Variable Stiffness Treadmills (VST/VST 2) to advance targeted robotic gait rehabilitation for the mobility impaired.
Advanced Controllers for Lower-limb Prostheses Enhancing Agility
Developing advanced control systems for lower-limb prostheses that integrate real-time sensory feedback and biomechanics to enhance stability, agility, and user adaptation.
Controllers for Compliant, Efficient and Safe Human-Humanoid Collaboration
Developing control frameworks for humanoid robots that enable compliant, stable, and coordinated physical interaction during complex human-robot collaboration tasks.
Neural Human-Robot Interfaces for Intuitive Collaboration
Developing advanced neural human-robot interfaces that leverage neural signals to enable intuitive, adaptive physical interaction for rehabilitation and human augmentation applications.
Neuromuscular Interface Development for Enhancing Human-Machine Collaboration
Developing advanced neuromuscular interfaces using EMG signals to enable intuitive, real-time human control of robotic systems across rehabilitation, prosthetics, and assistive technology.
Contact Us
Lab Locations - University of Delaware
Main Lab: 206 Spencer Lab, Newark, DE 19716
STAR Campus: 116 STAR Health Sciences Complex, Newark, DE 19716
Lab Leadership
Director: Dr. Panos Artemiadis (Office: 331 Spencer Lab)
Email: partem@udel.edu | Phone: (302) 831-8546
Mailing address: 130 Academy Street, 126 Spencer Lab, Newark, DE 19716
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