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ICRA
1998
IEEE
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An Approach to Reduction of Hysteresis in Smart Materials
This paper addresses the problem of reducing the hysteresis found in the actuation of most smart materials. They are divided in two groups: systems with no saturation (e.g. piezoe...
Juan Manuel Cruz-Hernández, Vincent Hayward
ICRA
1998
IEEE
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DLR's Multisensory Articulated Hand - Part II: The Parallel Torque/Position Control System
This paper gives a brief description of feedback control systems engaged in DLR's recently developed multisensory 4finger robot hand. The work is concentrated on constructing...
Hong Liu, Peter Meusel, Jörg Butterfaß,...
ICRA
1998
IEEE
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The Coulomb Pump: a Novel Parts Feeding Method Using a Horizontally-Vibrating Surface
Part feeders, which singulate and orient parts prior to packing and insertion, are critical components of an assembly line. Existing feeders utilize o -plane vibrations of a rigid...
Dan Reznik, John F. Canny
ICRA
1998
IEEE
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Analysis of Frictional Contact Models for Dynamic Simulation
Simulation of dynamic systems possessing unilateral frictional contacts is important to many industrial applications. While rigid body models are often employed, it is well establ...
Peter R. Kraus, Vijay Kumar, Pierre Dupont
ICRA
1998
IEEE
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The Roles of Shape and Motion in Dynamic Manipulation: the Butterfly Example
We are studying a juggler's skill called the "butterfly." Startingwith a ball resting on the palm of his/her open hand, a skilled juggler can accelerate and shape h...
Kevin M. Lynch, Naoji Shiroma, Hirohiko Arai, Kazu...