This $243,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports research at the University of Illinois to develop new understanding and control strategies for how robots can influence human behavior over long-term interactions. The key goals are to build theory and mathematical models explaining human adaptation to robot behaviors, devise robot control strategies to maintain influence as humans co-adapt, and formalize optimization frameworks to ensure robot actions are safe and do not have unintended consequences. This research aims to improve societal well-being by enhancing the capability of robots to influence humans in desired ways, particularly in safety-critical situations. As part of the project, the team will also host live demonstrations at university open houses to inspire and train K-12 students for future careers in engineering.
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