Towards the Design of a Human-Inspired Gripper for Textile Manipulation

Dr David Hinwood is an award-winning multidisciplinary researcher specialising in robot design, human-robot interaction, and machine-learning applications. He is the first PhD graduate from the University of Canberra’s Collaborative Robotics Lab with seven years of development experience in research and robotics deployments. Areas of technical experience include ROS development (C++/Python), motion planning, and data-driven techniques for perception and control.

Professor Damith Herath is the Founder and director of the Collaborative Robotics Lab (CRL). His work explores how robots and humans can collaborate, with an emphasis on the intersection of engineering, psychology, and the arts. His interdisciplinary approach actively seeks insights across diverse fields, promoting innovation and collaboration that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.