The Collaborative Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CARIS) Lab pursues world-class experimental research on human-robot interaction. It is based in the Institute for Computing Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS) Building.

Their research facilities include the only Willow Garage PR2 in Canada, two Barrett WAM™ 7DOF robot arms and grippers, a unique robotic virtual reality environment to study human balance, and a room-sized integrated force and motion capture system, among other advanced sensing, control, and actuation equipment.

Interview with CARIS Director Dr. Mike Van der Loos

Alternate Reality Demonstration

Charlie (PR2 Robot) demonstration