This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation supports the LEAP project at the Illinois Institute of Technology. LEAP will develop and demonstrate embodied robot technology to accelerate its adoption within the construction industry. Totaling $149,543 in funding, the award's period of performance is from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.
Specifically, LEAP aims to study construction workers' acceptance of robotics through experiments exploring human-robot interaction and embodiment. The project will evaluate workers' visual and tactile perspectives to identify factors influencing attitudes toward robotic integration. Results are intended to establish principles for compliance between robotic capabilities and construction operations. Ultimately, LEAP seeks to develop frameworks supporting strategic change through understanding individual differences among workers. The research is aligned with the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to advance human-focused technologies.
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