Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) laboratory using virtual and mixed reality

• Engineering & Technology

Tel:+34 943 206 744

A TEKNIKER laboratory dedicated to the development and validation of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) applications using XR technologies, including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR).

It integrates state-of-the-art devices for creating immersive interfaces designed for operator assistance, technical training, remote robot supervision, and ergonomic workplace design.

The laboratory enables voice-based interaction (NLP/LLMs), gesture-based interaction, haptic feedback, and visual interaction to be combined within a single testing environment.

Equipment

• Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality glasses
• HTC VIVE Pro Virtual Reality HMD with two wireless controllers and SteamVR 2.0 base station
• AR projection system
• Ultrahaptics haptic feedback system
• Industrial RGB cameras

• Proof of concept for HRI interfaces based on AR, VR, and MR
• Development and validation of AR-based operator assistance applications
• Ergonomic design and assessment of workplaces using VR
• Validation of voice-, gesture-, and haptic-based interaction interfaces
• Immersive technical training
• Demonstrations in representative environments

TEKNIKER
Technology Park, Iñaki Goenaga, 5, 20600, Eibar (Gipuzkoa)

Vision, XR and HMI:

- Advanced Robotics

- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Application sectors

• Capital goods and industrial equipment
• Advanced manufacturing
• Machine tools and robotics

Industrial plan

• IRABAZI · Advanced Manufacturing