Assistive Gym: A Physics Simulation Framework for Assistive Robotics

Zackory Erickson,Vamsee Gangaram,Ariel Kapusta,C. Karen Liu,Charles C. Kemp,Zackory Erickson,Vamsee Gangaram,Ariel Kapusta,C. Karen Liu,Charles C. Kemp

Autonomous robots have the potential to serve as versatile caregivers that improve quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Yet, conducting research in this area presents numerous challenges, including the risks of physical interaction between people and robots. Physics simulations have been used to optimize and train robots for physical assistance, but have typically focused on a single ...