OSU SHARE Lab
Research group focused on Social Haptics, Assistive Robotics, and Embodiment
As part of the Oregon State University Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CoRIS) Institute, we study human-robot touch, socially assistive robotics, and robot embodiment in everyday settings.
We are looking for inquisitive and diligent graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in studying human-robot interaction. See the “Contact” page for information about how to get in touch.
SHARE News
Prof. Fitter and Jon the Robot were featured on the PRX-distributed radio show Live Wire with Luke Burbank, covering everything from machine learning to the impacts of apparent gender of robotic comedians. This show regularly reaches 300,000+ listeners - the next one could be you!
Dr. Fitter was named as the new Kearney Faculty Scholar for the Oregon State College of Engineering. This named position acknowledges excellence in research and teaching and is intended to retain faculty who are the foremost experts in their field.
A National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute on Aging (NIA) award entitled “NRI: Robot-Assisted Longitudinal Physical and Cognitive Exercise Interventions for Older Veterans” was awarded funding. Co-PI Bill Smart and Senior Personnel Carolyn Aldwin will contribute to this project.
The robot comedy related to part of our lab’s work was featured in a nice AI and robotics in comedy write-up by TIME Magazine. Follow the link in this blurb’s title to learn more and see an impressive number of quotes by Dr. Fitter’s robotic comedian, Jon the Robot.