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PhD Dissertation Defense - Bingjie Tang
Mon, May 05, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Title: From simulation to reality: advancing policy learning for fine-grained manipulation
Date/Time: 05/05/2025 - 11am-1pm.
Venue: 302C in GCS Floor 3
Names of the Dissertation Defense Committee Members:
Gaurav Sukhatme
Jesse Thomason
Erdem Biyik
Feifei Qian
Yashraj Narang
Abstract: Fine-grained manipulation broadly refers to the capability of robots to handle and manipulate objects with high precision, adaptability and robustness. It remains a long-standing challenge in robotics as it includes high-dimensional control, contact-rich dynamics, and robustness towards environment uncertainty. Simulation is a powerful computational tool that has been used for decades to test and optimize safety-critical designs and algorithms in multiple industries. We discuss how we can leverage simulation to enable fast and effective policy learning for fine-grained manipulation and robust transfer to real-world deployment.Location: Ginsburg Hall (GCS) - 302C
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Bingjie Tang
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
