Maryam Banitalebi Dehkordi
Research Associate
Overview
I am Dr. Maryam Banitalebi Dehkordi a Research Associate at the School of Engineering and a member of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Human-Machine Systems (IROHMS) at Cardiff University.
I received a master’s degree in mechatronics and automatic control engineering from University Technology Malaysia, in 2009, and a Ph.D. degree in Perceptual Robotics - Innovative Technologies from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa, Italy in 2014.
I have a broad range of experiences in robotics, including assistive robots, mobile robots, agricultural robots, Industrial robots, humanoid robots, parallel manipulators, navigation, and outdoor autonomous vehicles. In the past, I worked on different projects such as DOC (Dispositivo di Orientamento Ciechi) in Italy, and an Innovate UK funded project AgriRobot (Autonomous agricultural robot system for precision spraying) in industry in the UK.
Before joining the Cardiff University, I pursued my career at different institutes and industries including University Technology Malaysia, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Italy, Technical University of Munich and NavVis GmbH in Germany, and Innova Integra Limited in the UK.
My research interests include Human-Robot Interaction, Explainable Robotics, Assistive Robotics, and the development of autonomous systems for robotic platforms.
Human-Robot Interaction Laboratory
I am also the manager of the Human-Robot Interaction Laboratory. The laboratory has cutting-edge equipment for teaching and research, including:
- Care-O-bot 4 (advanced service robot)
- Vicon Motion Tracking System
- HTC VIVE Virtual Reality Headset
- GPU Accelerated Workstation Windows
- Siemens Plant Simulation Software
- A 32 channel EEG Headset with active electrode technology
- A mobile Eye Tracking Glasses
Biography
I received a master’s degree in mechatronics and automatic control engineering from University Technology Malaysia, in 2009, and a Ph.D. degree in Perceptual Robotics - Innovative Technologies from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa, Italy in 2014.
Before joining the Cardiff University, I pursued my career at different institutes and industries including University Technology Malaysia, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Italy, Technical University of Munich and NavVis GmbH in Germany, and Innova Integra Limited in the UK.
Publications
2021
- Banitalebi Dehkordi, M., Mansy, R., Zaraki, A., Singh, A. and Setchi, R. 2021. Explainability in human-robot teaming. Procedia Computer Science 192, pp. 3487-3496. (10.1016/j.procs.2021.09.122)
- Banitalebi Dehkordi, M., Zaraki, A. and Setchi, R. 2021. Optimal feature set for smartphone-based activity recognition. Procedia Computer Science 192, pp. 3497-3506. (10.1016/j.procs.2021.09.123)
2020
- Banitalebi Dehkordi, M., Zaraki, A. and Setchi, R. 2020. Feature extraction and feature selection in smartphone-based activity recognition. Procedia Computer Science 176, pp. 2655-2664. (10.1016/j.procs.2020.09.301)
- Setchi, R., Banitalebi Dehkordi, M. and Khan, J. S. 2020. Explainable robotics in human-robot interactions. Procedia Computer Science 176, pp. 3057-3066. (10.1016/j.procs.2020.09.198)
2017
- Zaraki, A., Pieroni, M., De Rossi, D., Mazzei, D., Garofalo, R., Cominelli, L. and Banitalebi Dehkordi, M. 2017. Design and evaluation of a unique social perception system for human–robot interaction. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems 9(4), pp. 341-355. (10.1109/TCDS.2016.2598423)
2016
- Loconsole, C., Banitalebi Dehkordi, M., Sotgiu, E., Fontana, M., Bergamasco, M. and Frisoli, A. 2016. An IMU and RFID-based navigation system providing vibrotactile feedback for visually impaired people. Presented at: 10th International Conference on Human Haptic Sensing and Touch Enabled Computer Applications (EuroHaptics 2016), London, England, 4-7 July 2016 Presented at Bello, F., Kajimoto, H. and Visell, Y. eds.Haptics: Perception, Devices, Control, and Applications: 10th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2016, London, UK, July 4-7, 2016, Proceedings, Part I, Vol. 9774. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Information Systems and Applications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI Springer Verlag pp. 360-370., (10.1007/978-3-319-42321-0_33)
2014
- Zaraki, A., Giuliani, M., Banitalebi Dehkordi, M., Mazzei, D., D'ursi, A. and De Rossi, D. 2014. An RGB-D based social behavior interpretation system for a humanoid social robot. Presented at: ICRoM 2014 International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics, Tehran, Iran, 15-17 October 20142014 Second RSI/ISM International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (ICRoM). IEEE pp. 185-190., (10.1109/ICRoM.2014.6990898)
- Banitalebi Dehkordi, M., Frisoli, A., Sotgiu, E. and Loconsole, C. 2014. Pedestrian indoor navigation system using inertial measurement unit. International Journal of Sensor Networks and Data Communications 3(1), article number: 1000115. (10.4172/2090-4886.1000115)
- Zaraki, A., Banitalebi Dehkordi, M., Mazzei, D. and De Rossi, D. 2014. An experimental eye-tracking study for the design of a context-dependent social robot blinking model. Presented at: Living Machines 2014, Milan, Italy, 30 July - 1 August 2014 Presented at Duff, A. et al. eds.Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems: Third International Conference, Living Machines 2014, Milan, Italy, July 30 – August 1, 2014. Proceedings, Vol. 8608. Lecture Notes in Computer Science Springer Verlag pp. 356-366., (10.1007/978-3-319-09435-9_31)
2013
- Banitalebi Dehkordi, M., Frisoli, A., Sotgiu, E. and Bergamasco, M. 2013. A new algorithm for gravity compensation of a 3-UPU parallel manipulator. Presented at: 19th CISM-IFToMM RoManSy Symposium (ROMANSY2012), Paris, France, 12-14 June 2012 Presented at Padois, V., Bidaud, P. and Khatib, O. eds.Romansy 19 – Robot Design, Dynamics and Control: Proceedings of the 19th CISM-Iftomm Symposium. CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences Springer, Vienna pp. 117-124., (10.1007/978-3-7091-1379-0_15)
2012
- Dehkordi, M. B., Frisoli, A., Sotgiu, E. and Bergamasco, M. 2012. Modelling and experimental evaluation of a static balancing technique for a new horizontally mounted 3-UPU parallel mechanism. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems 9(5), article number: 193. (10.5772/54009)