Abstract: While most soft pneumatic grippers that operate with a single control parameter (such as pressure or airflow) are limited to a single grasping modality, this article introduces a new method for incorporating multiple grasping modalities into vacuum-driven soft grippers. This is achieved by combining stiffness manipulation with a bistable mechanism. The system … [Read more...] about Integrating Software-Less Reflex Mechanisms Into Soft Robots and a Versatile Gripper: A New Bistable Method
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Soft Pneumatic Gripper With Interchangeable Fingertips by Using Reversible Polymers: The GraspBerry, a Raspberry Picking Case Study
Abstract: Fingerprints primarily enhance grasping by modulating friction, as the surface pattern affects the friction needed for effective grasping and manipulation. A versatile gripper was developed with a more realistic distal phalange inspired by the human index finger for improved berry gripping performance. The soft pneumatic gripper was fabricated out of a … [Read more...] about Soft Pneumatic Gripper With Interchangeable Fingertips by Using Reversible Polymers: The GraspBerry, a Raspberry Picking Case Study
Leveraging Embodied Mechanical Intelligence for Learning Decluttering Tasks: Gripper Design Boosts Learning
Abstract: In this work, we investigate how a state-of-the-art grasp planner based on deep reinforcement learning performs when applied to a soft–rigid gripper in a decluttering task. The gripper, called Soft ScoopGripper (SSG), is endowed with a rigid scoop-shaped part that facilitates the interaction with the environment and with objects. We hypothesize that the clever … [Read more...] about Leveraging Embodied Mechanical Intelligence for Learning Decluttering Tasks: Gripper Design Boosts Learning
The Developments and Challenges Toward Dexterous and Embodied Robotic Manipulation: A Survey
Abstract: OKAchieving humanlike dexterous robotic manipulation remains a central goal and a pivotal challenge in robotics. The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed rapid progress in robotic manipulation. This article summarizes the evolution of robotic manipulation from mechanical programming to embodied intelligence, alongside the transition from simple … [Read more...] about The Developments and Challenges Toward Dexterous and Embodied Robotic Manipulation: A Survey
Robotic Grape Inspection and Selective Harvesting in Vineyards: A Multisensory Robotic System With Advanced Cognitive Capabilities
Driven by the increasing food demand and the need for higher-quality cultivation, precision agriculture grows steadily during the last decade. It involves the application of mobile robots and intelligent robotic technologies in various agricultural field tasks, concerning a variety of crop types. Aiming at compensating for the lack of selective robotic harvesting solutions … [Read more...] about Robotic Grape Inspection and Selective Harvesting in Vineyards: A Multisensory Robotic System With Advanced Cognitive Capabilities
