Robotics offers unprecedented potential to address labour problems from hospitals to construction sites, in manufacturing, in our homes, and our cities. While current robots are not yet up to the task, ADVENTOR is. We know to obtain the best use from robots, they need to coexist and work with people, necessitating a focus on human-centered robotic design.
Research Themes
Robots in the City
How robots can assist with municipal public services and the monitoring of critical infrastructure.
Robots in the Home
How robots can extend care outside the hospital and enhance activities of daily living.
Human-Centered Innovation
Current graduate programs in robotics primarily focus on core technical knowledge to develop innovative technology but do not adequately address the economic, social, and ethical issues that arise.
To design robots capable of working with humans, the integration of technical knowledge, and human-centered considerations is essential.
ADVENTOR provides students with specialized technical modules, and collaborative research opportunities that allow trainees to consider and experience the various facets of deploying robots in human-occupied spaces.
Learn more about our teamExperiential Learning in Real Environments
Students often miss out on opportunities to apply their technical skills to solve practical problems when enrolled in traditional graduate programs.
ADVENTOR offers a variety of opportunities and experiences in real learning environments with professionals currently working within the field of robotics.
These tangible learning experiences add to the foundation set by our technical foundation.
Learn more about our training elementsDiversity within Technological Fields
Lack of representation is prevalent in technological fields and can have severe consequences.
The dominance of designs based on the "average male" marginalizes underrepresented users (e.g., women are 47% more likely to be injured in vehicular accidents).
Diversity not only refers to gender, but also various cultures, and (dis)abilities.
ADVENTOR is committed to seeking out students, team members, guest speakers, and collaborators to promote the diverse talent working in robotics.
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