Talk by Prof. G. C. Nandi, Dean (Acad) and Head of the Department, Dept. of Information Technology, IIIT Allahabad, on Language Conditioned Human Robot Interactions as per the following schedule today

Time: 4:00 PM Venue:  ME Dept Auditorium

Abstract:

The pursuit of creating robots that seamlessly comprehend and execute natural language directives has remained a longstanding aspiration within the realm of artificial intelligence. While the burgeoning advancements in generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) have catalyzed recent explorations in this domain, hardly any endeavors have successfully materialized a tangible embodiment of such technology. These exceptional instances involve robots that operate within our physical world, proficiently responding to a vast spectrum of intricate linguistic commands. The primary impediment to achieving this ambitious goal lies in the intricacy of commanding a robot to identify and manipulate objects within an unfamiliar environment, relocating them to a prescribed destination. This task poses an immense challenge for robots striving to serve as valuable aides in human-centric settings, as it necessitates the mastery of multiple facets spanning the diverse spectrum of robotics disciplines. Conquering this challenge mandates adeptness in perception, language comprehension, navigation, and dexterous grasp manipulation. Within the context of this discourse, the present talk will elucidate some of the formidable challenges intrinsic to this pursuit and also shed light on the ongoing research endeavors undertaken by my team in the realm of intelligent grasp manipulation. Our objective is to harmonize the intricate symphony of human-robot interactions, bringing us closer to the realization of robots as versatile and discerning collaborators in our everyday lives.