Short Bio

I am Gabriel, a PhD student in the SWEET European Union project. My work focuses on robot navigation styles within the field of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). I am primary interested in navigation and robot intent expression through motion to improve robot’s legibility. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science Engineering. Prior to starting my PhD, I worked on navigation algorithms in crowded scenarios for a SKKU–Hyundai Robotics project.

Topic

This research is set to explore the array of guiding tasks and the corresponding navigation styles that a robot should adopt to facilitate these tasks effectively. The study will analyse how different navigation styles can serve as non-verbal communication cues, potentially influencing the type of interaction between the robot and the person being guided. The aim is to understand and implement navigation behaviours that not only guide but also signal the robot’s intentions and encourage appropriate human responses.

Host Institution: NAVER France – Grenoble, France

PhD Enrollment: Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

PI: Dr. Mattia Racca