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Continual Learning for Multimodal Data Fusion of a Soft Gripper

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Models trained on a single data modality often struggle to generalize when exposed to a different modality. This work introduces a continual learning algorithm capable of incrementally learning different data modalities by leveraging both class‐incremental and domain‐incremental learning scenarios in an artificial environment where labeled data is ...
Nilay Kushawaha, Egidio Falotico
wiley   +1 more source

Data-Driven Modeling and Simulation of Angle–Torque in a Sensorless Pneumatic Soft Bending Actuator Using the Ideal Gas Law

Actuators
This paper presents a data-driven modeling and sensorless angle–torque prediction method for a pneumatic soft bending actuator. The actuator contains no embedded angle or torque sensors; instead, only airflow and pressure sensors located in the external ...
Wenyuan Shi, M. B. J. Wijesundara
doaj   +1 more source

Echinoderm‐Inspired Autonomy for Soft‐Legged Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Inspired by echinoderms, a modular soft robot achieves autonomous phototaxis without a central controller or explicit communication. Each limb independently adapts its actuation timing through local sensing and short‐term memory. Coordination emerges purely from physical interactions, demonstrating resilience to changes in morphology, environment, and ...
Harmannus A. H. Schomaker, Jelle de Vries, Johannes T. B. overvelde   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Autonomous Locomotion of Tensegrity Structure on Low‐Temperature Surfaces

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A low‐temperature responsive tensegrity structure (LRTS) is constructed by integrating low‐responsive temperature liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) cables, nonresponsive cables, and stiff rods. The low phase transition temperature of LCE is achieved by introducing a new liquid crystal mesogen.
Changyue Liu, Kai Li, Tianyu Li, Zixuan Wang, Jiping Yang, Zhijian Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A State‐Adaptive Koopman Control Framework for Real‐Time Deformable Tool Manipulation in Robotic Environmental Swabbing

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This work presents a state‐adaptive Koopman linear quadratic regulator framework for real‐time manipulation of a deformable swab tool in robotic environmental sampling. By combining Koopman linearization, tactile sensing, and centroid‐based force regulation, the system maintains stable contact forces and high coverage across flat and inclined surfaces.
Siavash Mahmoudi, Amirreza Davar, Dongyi Wang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental study on a bending type soft pneumatic actuator for minimizing the ballooning using chamber-reinforcement. [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Gariya N, Kumar P, Singh T.
europepmc   +1 more source

ChicGrasp: Imitation‐Learning‐Based Customized Dual‐Jaw Gripper Control for Manipulation of Delicate, Irregular Bio‐Products

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Automated poultry processing lines still rely on humans to lift slippery, easily bruised carcasses onto a shackle conveyor. Deformability, anatomical variance, and hygiene rules make conventional suction and scripted motions unreliable. We present ChicGrasp, an end‐to‐end hardware‐software co‐designed imitation learning framework, to offer a ...
Amirreza Davar, Zhengtong Xu, Siavash Mahmoudi, Pouya Sohrabipour, Chaitanya Pallerla, Yu She, Wan Shou, Philip Glen Crandall, Dongyi Wang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
wiley   +1 more source

Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza, Hiroshi Kaminaga, Philippe Fraisse, Gentiane Venture   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Universal Gripper for Industrial Manipulation With Enhanced Rigid Mechanics and Self‐Adaptable Fingers

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
An enhanced universal gripper combining rigid mechanics with self‐adaptable fingers is presented for industrial automation. The novel six‐bar linkage with integrated compliant pad eliminates mechanical interference while enabling passive shape adaptation.
Muhammad Usman Khalid, Nirmal Kumar Ravikumar, Mattia Frascio, Sumanth Nagalakunta, Alessandro Seitone, Benoît Lévesque, Alessandro Zanella, Matteo Zoppi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source