Teaching Robots to Understand Human Language

Teaching Robots to Understand Human Language

A framework for converting verbal commands into precise robot movements

This research bridges the gap between natural human speech and robot motion control, enabling robots to respond consistently to varied verbal instructions.

  • Developed a Speech-to-Trajectory (S2T) framework that transforms diverse verbal commands into consistent robot movements
  • Implemented a robust training method combining human demonstrations with data augmentation
  • Achieved 84.3% success rate in real-world testing with untrained users
  • Created a novel dataset of 600+ verbal instructions paired with robot trajectories

This breakthrough enables robots to work alongside humans in factories, healthcare, and homes without requiring users to learn specific command phrasing, making human-robot collaboration more intuitive and accessible.

Speech-to-Trajectory: Learning Human-Like Verbal Guidance for Robot Motion

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