ABOUT ICIC
Welcome to Informatics, Cobots, and Intelligent Construction (ICIC) at the University of Florida, dedicated to reshaping the interface between humans and robots to enhance collaboration and operational efficiency. Our overarching goal is to create advanced, intuitive robotic systems that integrate seamlessly into daily activities and professional environments, bridging the gap between human capabilities and robotic potential.
Our research encompasses several key areas: refining robotic dexterity to match human precision, exploring human-robot collaboration to optimize cooperative tasks, and advancing human factors engineering to ensure ergonomic and effective interactions. We are particularly focused on developing novel interfaces for robotic collaboration, which include the use of haptics and mixed reality technologies, enriching the tactile and visual feedback necessary for complex interactions.
In pursuit of these goals, we utilize state-of-the-art technologies such as high-resolution tactile sensors, advanced control systems, and immersive mixed reality environments, supported by the computational power of UF’s HiPerGator resources. These technologies not only enhance our research capabilities but also accelerate the development of practical applications.
Active Projects
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“Human-AI Metacognitive Misalignment: A Generalizable Source of Human-AI Mistrust”. May 2026 – April 2029, PI Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). $780,000 |
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“Tactile Learning for Robotic Dexterity”. September 2024 – February 2027, PI Nvidia AI Technology Center/University of Florida. $227,665 |
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“SCC-IRG Track 1: Strengthening Elderly Mobility in Urban Landscapes“. September 2025 – August 2028, Co-PI National Science Foundation (NSF). $1,600,000 |
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“FW-HTF-R: Human-Robot Sensory Transfer for Worker Productivity“. September 2021 – December 2026, PI National Science Foundation (NSF). $2,090,000 |
Completed Projects
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“Bridging Lunar Delays: Simulated Sensory Sharing for Remotely Guided Ultrasound Examinations”. April 2024 – February 2025, PI UF Space Research Initiative Award. $80,000 |
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“Human-Robot Sensory Sharing for Swift Trust in Autonomy”. December 2022 – November 2025, PI Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). $599,322 |
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“SearchAR: User Centered Adaptive Augmented Reality for Search and Rescue”. June 2021 – May 2025, PI National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). $1,395,470 |
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“NRI: INT: ForceBot: Customizable Robotic Platform for Physical Interaction”. September 2020 – August 2025, PI National Science Foundation (NSF). $312,985 |
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“B2: Learning Environments with Augmentation and Robotics for Emergency Responders (LEARNER)”. September 2020 – August 2023, Co-PI National Science Foundation (NSF). $4,998,274 |
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“Sensory Manipulation as a Countermeasure to Robot Teleoperation Delays”. June 2021 – December 2023, PI The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). $150,000 |
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“Personalized System for Wayfinding for First Responders”. June 2018 – May 2022, PI National Science Foundation (NSF). $416,677 |
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“Cog-DNA: Personalized Spatial Information System for Firefighters”. June 2018 – May 2022, PI National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). $463,413 |
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“Convergence Accelerator Phase I (RAISE): LEARNER”. September 2019 – August 2021, Co-PI National Science Foundation (NSF). $999,327 |
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“Intelligent Building Inspection System based on Augmented Reality”. March 2020 – February 2021, PI C.A.P. Government, Inc. $70,681 |
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“RAPID: High-Frequency Data Collection for Human Mobility Prediction during COVID-19”. May 2020 – April 2021, PI National Science Foundation (NSF). $66,515 |
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“Hostile Intent Prediction based on Gaze Movement Trajectory”. May 2018 – April 2019, PI TAMU T3 Seed Grant. $35,000 |
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“Optimize Road Preventive Maintenance Decisions based on Vehicle Vibrations”. May 2018 – October 2019, PI US DOT – TranSET. $100,000 |
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“Enhancing Flood Resiliency in an Underserved Neighborhood”. October 2017 – September 2018, Co-PI TAMU Interdisciplinary Research Seed Grant. $25,000 |
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“IBSS: Participatory Ensemble Modeling to Study Social and Behavioral Dynamics”. August 2014 – July 2019, Co-PI National Science Foundation (NSF). $999,793 |
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“Enhance Project Controls by Quantitative Approaches”. April 2014 – August 2017, PI Zachry Holdings, Inc. $116,264 |
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“BIM Supported Building Life Cycle Management: Total Information Management”. September 2014 – August 2015, Co-PI Fiatech. $68,220 |
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“A Cloud-Based Benchmarking Tool for Building Information Modeling (BIM)”. September 2014 – August 2015, PI UTSA INTRA Grant. $5,000 |