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Surface-based manipulation with modular foldable robots [PDF]
npj RoboticsIntelligence lies not only in the brain (decision-making processes) but in the body (physical morphology). The morphology of robots can significantly influence how they interact with the physical world, crucial for manipulating objects in real-life ...
Ziqiao Wang +3 more
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Modular Reconfigurable Robotics
Annual Review of Control, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems, 2019 This article reviews the current state of the art in the development of modular reconfigurable robot (MRR) systems and suggests promising future research directions. A wide variety of MRR systems have been presented to date, and these robots promise to be versatile, robust, and low cost compared with other conventional robot systems.
Seo Jungwon, Mark Yim, Jamie Paik
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Spatially programmable origami networks enable high-density mechanical computing for autonomous robotics [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsMechanical computing enables logic decision-making, allowing direct computational integration into robotics to enhance their autonomy in complex environments.
Xinyu Hu +3 more
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Design of a Reconfigurable Wall Disinfection Robot
Sensors, 2021 During a viral outbreak, such as COVID-19, autonomously operated robots are in high demand. Robots effectively improve the environmental concerns of contaminated surfaces in public spaces, such as airports, public transport areas and hospitals, that are ...
Rajesh Elara Mohan +2 more
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Reconfigurable Robotic Exercising Companion
Applied Sciences (Switzerland)Regular exercise plays a crucial role in promoting overall well-being in today’s lifestyle. However, individuals often find it challenging to properly execute exercises, including maintaining correct postures and appropriate movement speeds.
Rajesh Elara Mohan +2 more
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A Reconfigurable Leg for Walking Robots [PDF]
IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2022 ISSN:2377 ...
Fang Nan +2 more
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CMOS‐Inspired Complementary Fluidic Circuits for Soft Robots
Advanced Science, 2021 The latest efforts in digital fluidic circuits’ research aim at being electronics‐free, light‐weight, and compliant controllers for soft robots; however, challenges arise to adjust the fluidic circuit's digital logic operations.
Sukho Song, Sagar Joshi, Jamie Paik
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Flexure Variable Stiffness Actuators
Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2022 Series elastic actuators (SEAs) and variable elastic actuators (VSAs) provide shock resistance, energy storage, and stable force control. However, they usually require extra springs, mechanical parts, and transmissions, increasing size, weight, number of
Frederic H. Giraud +2 more
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Soft Touch using Soft Pneumatic Actuator–Skin as a Wearable Haptic Feedback Device
Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2021 Understanding the external environment depends heavily on vision, audition, and touch. Like vision and audition, the human sense of touch is complex.
Harshal Arun Sonar +2 more
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NeuroImage, 2023 The exact somatotopy of the human facial representation in the primary somatosensory cortex (S1) remains debated. One reason that progress has been hampered is due to the methodological challenge of how to apply automated vibrotactile stimuli to face ...
Sanne Kikkert +4 more
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