Vidisha Kudalkar

Binghamton University, University of Southern California

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Vidisha Kudalkar is a leading researcher in human-robot collaboration, specializing in augmented reality (AR) interfaces and natural language processing for robotics. Her work addresses a critical challenge: bridging the communication gap between humans and robots to enable seamless, intuitive teamwork. Kudalkar’s most influential contribution is the ARROCH system (Augmented Reality for Robots Collaborating with a Human), which replaces complex natural language and gesture commands with visual AR cues, reducing misunderstandings and enhancing coordination. Her 2021 paper on ARROCH has garnered 33 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. She further advanced this concept with a negotiation-based AR interface (2019, 9 citations) that allows humans and robots to resolve conflicts and optimize joint actions in real time. Most recently, Kudalkar has tackled the translation of natural language task descriptions into Signal Temporal Logic (STL), enabling robots to interpret and execute complex human instructions with precision. Her work is notable for its practical applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and service robotics, where effective human-robot teamwork is essential. Kudalkar’s research continues to shape the future of collaborative robotics, making her a key figure in the development of more intuitive and efficient human-robot interfaces.