معرفی
Henny Admoni is an Associate Professor in the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), with a courtesy appointment in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute. She leads the Human And Robot Partners (HARP) Lab, focusing on assistive and collaborative robotics, particularly how robots can interpret human nonverbal cues like eye gaze to improve interactions. Her research spans healthcare, human-robot teamwork, and socially assistive robotics, supported by NSF, ONR, and industry partners. Admoni holds a PhD in Computer Science from Yale University and a BA/MA from Wesleyan University.
Education
- PhD in Computer Science, Yale University
- BA/MA in Computer Science, Wesleyan University
Research Interests
Admoni’s work emphasizes human-centered robotics, including assistive systems for mobility-impaired users, driver situational awareness modeling, and fostering social support networks through AI. She investigates how robots can proactively learn from humans, adapt to team dynamics, and communicate transparently to build trust. Key themes include nonverbal communication, shared autonomy, and ethical design.
Grants & Awards
- NSF CAREER Grant (2020)
- Okawa Research Grant (2021)
- A. Nico Habermann Career Development Professorship (CMU)
Advising & Teaching
Admoni advises graduate students on topics like robot learning, assistive systems, and human-robot teaming. She teaches courses on Human-Robot Interaction at both undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that blend robotics, AI, and cognitive science.
Labs & Projects
The HARP Lab develops robots for meal preparation assistance, driving support, and socially assistive interventions. Current projects include the HARMONIC dataset for collaborative tasks and COHUMAIN for socio-cognitive architectures in human-machine teams. Admoni is on sabbatical at KTH University through 2025.
