# Humanoid Robotics Community Group & Reading Group {ROS/ROS2 Official} {Open Robotics Official}

Welcome to the Humanoid Robotics Working Group & Reading Group! This interdisciplinary forum is dedicated to exploring technologies applicable to humanoid robotics, analyzing existing advancements, and identifying areas for further development.

## Presentation
- presentation_powerpoint directory

## Notes
- Notes directory

## Focus Areas

### Exploration of Applicable Technologies
- Explore various technologies applicable to humanoid robotics, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, sensor technologies, actuation systems, and control algorithms.
- Identify and evaluate cutting-edge technologies with potential applications in humanoid robotics.

### Analysis of Existing Technologies
- Conduct in-depth analyses of existing technologies relevant to humanoid robotics, examining their strengths, limitations, and potential for integration into humanoid robot systems.
- Assess the current state-of-the-art in humanoid robotics technology, highlighting key advancements and areas for improvement.

### Capabilities of Current Humanoid Robots
- Explore the functionalities and capabilities of current humanoid robots, examining their performance in various tasks and applications, such as locomotion, manipulation, interaction, and perception.
- Evaluate the practical applications and limitations of existing humanoid robots, providing insights into their current capabilities and areas requiring enhancement.

### Identifying Technological Areas for Development
- Identify specific technological areas that require further research and development to advance humanoid robotics, such as improving locomotion efficiency, enhancing sensory perception, refining manipulation abilities, and optimizing human-robot interaction.
- Identify research gaps and technological challenges in humanoid robotics, guiding future efforts towards addressing these areas for advancement.

### Development of Algorithms for Humanoid Robotics
- Collaborate on the development and refinement of algorithms tailored to the unique requirements of humanoid robotics, including motion planning, navigation, object recognition, grasping, and task execution.
- Foster the development of innovative algorithms optimized for humanoid robot systems, facilitating smoother and more intelligent robotic behaviors.

### Role of Artificial Intelligence
- Explore the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing humanoid robotics, including machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and cognitive architectures.
- Investigate how AI techniques can be leveraged to enhance the cognitive capabilities, autonomy, and adaptability of humanoid robots, paving the way for more sophisticated and versatile robotic systems.
