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ICRA
2005
IEEE
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Quasi-Static Manipulation with Hemispherical Soft Fingertip via Two Rotational Fingers
Abstract— We derive a local minimum of an elastic potential energy due to the deformation of a hemispherical soft fingertip, and propose a quasi-static manipulation algorithm us...
Takahiro Inoue, Shinichi Hirai
ICRA
2005
IEEE
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Analysis of Human Motion for Humanoid Robots
— A great challange in robotics is to make robots more like humans. One important aspect is to make robots move like humans and recognize their motions. Both tasks are based on h...
Jörg Moldenhauer, Ingo Boesnach, Thomas Beth,...
ICRA
2005
IEEE
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Modeling and Control of Active End Effector for the AFM Based Nano Robotic Manipulators
Abstract— Nanomanipulation using Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) has been extensively investigated for many years. However, control of tip position during nanomanipulation is still...
Jiangbo Zhang, Guangyong Li, Ning Xi
ICRA
2005
IEEE
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Path Planning for Permutation-Invariant Multi-Robot Formations
— In this paper we demonstrate path planning for our formation space that represents permutation-invariant multirobot formations. Earlier methods generally pre-assign roles for e...
Stephen Kloder, Seth Hutchinson
ICRA
2005
IEEE
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Language-based Feedback Control Using Monte Carlo Sensing
Abstract— Landmark-based graphs are a useful and parsimonious tool for representing large scale environments. Relating landmarks by means of feedback-control algorithms encoded i...
Sean B. Andersson, Dimitrios Hristu-Varsakelis
ICRA
2005
IEEE
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Robotic Rock Climbing using Computer Vision and Force Feedback
Abstract Climbing robots that climb flat structures using suction cups or magnets are commonly described in the literature. However, robots that can autonomously find randomly plac...
Stephen Paul Linder, Edward Wei, Alexander Clay
ICRA
2005
IEEE
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RehAbilitative Knee Orthosis Driven by Electro-Rheological Fluid Based Actuators
- This work aims to demonstrate the feasibility of using Electro-Rheological Fluid (ERF) actuators in orthotics, creating a new breed of rehabilitation devices. ERFs are fluids tha...
Jason Nikitczuk, Brian Weinberg, Constantinos Mavr...
ICRA
2005
IEEE
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A Low-Cost Easy Operation 4-Cable Driven Parallel Manipulator
- In this paper the design and kinematic performances are presented for a low-cost parallel manipulator with 4 driven cables. It has been conceived for an easy programming of its o...
Erika Ottaviano, Marco Ceccarelli, Alessio Paone, ...
ICRA
2005
IEEE
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Hill-Based Model as a Myoprocessor for a Neural Controlled Powered Exoskeleton Arm - Parameters Optimization
— The exoskeleton robot, serving as an assistive device worn by the human (orthotic), functions as a humanamplifier. Setting the human machine interface (HMI) at the neuro-muscu...
Ettore Cavallaro, Jacob Rosen, Joel C. Perry, Step...