The new consortium includes leading robotics companies and academic researchers in the fields of artificial intelligence, computer science and behavioral science, with the aim of developing an innovative HRI infrastructure, to address the need for close interaction between robotic systems and natural communication of human users
The Innovation Authority recently approved the establishment of a new innovation consortium, led by Elbit Systems C4I For research and development of human-robot interaction (HRI) technologies.
The new consortium includes leading robotics companies and academic researchers in the fields of artificial intelligence, computer science and behavioral science, with the aim of developing an innovative HRI infrastructure, to address the need for close interaction between robotic systems and natural communication of the human users (verbally and through gestures) technologies, according to relevant social codes, platforms Robotics, autonomy level, methodologies and more.
Today, autonomous robotic platforms (those not continuously controlled by a human operator) operate in a "sterile" human-free environment, such as logistics centers and automated production and assembly lines. Integrating robots in a shared work environment with human teams will enable the transfer of routine, boring and abrasive tasks to robots and reduce workloads on human teams, thus increasing team productivity and reducing employee turnover. Such integration will only be possible when human teams feel safe and able to communicate naturally with robots operating in their immediate environment.
Yossi Cohen, Elbit Systems C4I and chief technology officer in the cyber field, said: "Our selection by the Innovation Authority to lead a human-robot interaction consortium reflects our expertise in the fields of autonomous systems and manned and unmanned tools. We look forward to cooperating with other partners in the industry who specialize in these fields, who will join us in the association."
Dr. Aviv Zaevi, Vice President of Technological Infrastructures at the Innovation Authority: "The Innovation Authority works to close technological gaps in the field of robotics using various tools as well as by promoting the transfer of knowledge from the defense sector and academia to the wider industry."
Elbit Systems has been operating for decades in the field of autonomous systems and robotics and is considered a world leader in the development and production of autonomous aerial, terrestrial and marine systems. In recent years, Elbit Systems has been providing its customers with operational solutions that enable the integration of robots with human teams as part of the company's solutions in the field of networked warfare.
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