Master graduation project

Developing the behavioural repertoire of a robot assistant for professional painters

Human-robot interaction design

This project explored how an autonomous robot cart can support professional painters by reducing physical strain while remaining intuitive and predictable to use. Through user-centred research, field studies, prototyping, and iterative testing, I designed a shared-control interaction system that prioritised simple tactile controls and transparent robot behaviour over complex autonomy. The final prototype featured multiple behavioural modes, haptic feedback, and wearable controls, enabling painters to interact without interrupting their work. User evaluations showed reduced physical effort and demonstrated that familiarity with the system lowered cognitive workload, highlighting the importance of predictable behaviour and clear communication in human-robot collaboration.

Master graduation project TU Delft

Final Bachelor Project Artifice squad

MSc Integrated Product Design

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Direct contact? E-mail Geert via:

Geert Hansma

geerthansma@gmail.com

MSc Integrated Product Design