Human-robot augmentation:
a user-centered perspective
I-RIM 3D 2025 Workshop
11.00-13.30 - October 17th, 2025, Rome
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Abstract
Abstract
The idea of augmenting manipulation or locomotion capabilities of humans through supernumerary robotic limbs (SRLs) is potentially disruptive in the field of human-robot interaction. SRLs find the most pressing application in the support of people with motor disabilities, to let them recover lost motor functions. SRLs development, however, is still in its infancy, as these robots pose several design and control challenges. In addition, a lot has to be done in terms of overcoming non-technical barriers that prevent the adoption of such robots, including ethical, legal, and socio-economical aspects). In this context, having a user-centered and multidisciplinary point of view on the problem is paramount.
In this workshop, we will ask top scientists in their fields to discuss together a live demo performed with a post-stroke patient controlling a supernumerary robotic arm which augments his manipulation capabilities. The discussion will be guided by fundamental questions in augmentative robotics, such as: Is it possible to perceive SRLs as a part of our own body? At which stage of technology development do end-users need to be involved in the design of SRLs? Will humans be able to simultaneously control artificial and natural limbs? Can end-users perceive supernumerary limbs as extensions of their own body even if the supernumerary limb is not wearable?
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
11.00 - 11.10 Workshop introduction (D. Prattichizzo)
11:10 - 11:30 Demo with an end-user
Invited end-user: A. Bondi
Demo presenter: B. Brogi
11:30 - 12:30 Speaker’s presentations and Panel Discussion
Moderators: M. Malvezzi, G. Salvietti
Panelists: A. D’Avella, T. Asfour, L. Zollo, D. Prattichizzo
12.30-13.30 Extended Abstracts
Flash talks - 15 min
Poster session - 45 min
PANELISTS
PANELISTS
Tamim Asfour
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Alessandro Bondi
Azienda USL Toscana Sud Est, Siena
Bernardo Brogi
University of Siena
Andrea D’Avella
Fondazione Santa Lucia, Roma
Domenico Prattichizzo
University of Siena
Loredana Zollo
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
POSTER/DEMO CONTRIBUTIONS
POSTER/DEMO CONTRIBUTIONS
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Researchers interested in presenting their work during the workshop can submit an Extended Abstract following the instructions of the I-RIM 3D 2025 call for contributions (https://i-rim.it/it/conferenza-i-rim-3d-2025/contributi/). During the submission, the interested authors should choose this workshop (title: "Human-robot augmentation: a user-centered perspective") as the preferred venue for their presentation under the field "Type of Submission".
Submission link: https://easychair.org/cfp/irim3d_2025
IMPORTANT NOTE: New for this year, an additional 1-hour session (15 minutes pitch + 45 minutes poster session) will follow each workshop. This session will host extended abstracts associated with the workshop. These may include:
Regular extended abstracts submitted to I-RIM and associated to the workshop by the program committee based on topic affinity.
Extended abstracts directly submitted to the workshop.
All abstracts, whether submitted directly or assigned by the committee, will be presented together during the dedicated 1-hour session and will be published in the I-RIM conference proceedings.
Important dates
Important dates
Abstract submission deadline: September 23rd, 2025
Notification of acceptance: October 1st, 2025
Workshop: October 17th, 2025
Presentation instructions (tentative)
Presentation instructions (tentative)
Authors of accepted abstracts will have to prepare a 1-slide pitch talk to present their work and a poster in A0 portrait format and present in person during the conference.
ORGANIZERS
ORGANIZERS
Maria Pozzi
University of Siena and Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Genova)
Tommaso Lisini Baldi
University of Siena
Gionata Salvietti
University of Siena and Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Genova)
Monica Malvezzi
University of Siena
Domenico Prattichizzo
University of Siena and Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Genova)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We acknowledge the support of the European Union by the Next Generation EU project ECS17 “Ecosistema dell’Innovazione” Tuscany Health Ecosystem (THE, PNRR: Spoke 9: Robotics and Automation for Health) and by the Horizon Europe project HARIA - "Human-Robot Sensorimotor Augmentation" (GA No. 101070292)“.
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