Abstract: Pruning is an essential agricultural practice for orchards. Proper pruning can promote healthier growth and optimize fruit production throughout the orchard’s lifespan. Robot manipulators have been developed as an automated solution for this repetitive task, which typically requires seasonal labor with specialized skills. While previous research has primarily … [Read more...] about Automated Behavior Planning for Fruit Tree Pruning via Redundant Robot Manipulators: Addressing the Behavior Planning Challenge
Manipulators
neoDavid: A Humanoid Robot With Variable-Stiffness Actuation and Dexterous Manipulation Skills
Abstract: Dexterity and strength are essential for performing a variety of tasks in the unstructured environments of household services and craftsmanship. For these tasks, we have developed neoDavid, a robust humanoid robot with dexterous manipulation skills. neoDavid has joints with variable stiffness actuators (VSAs), which have mechanically adjustable elasticity in the … [Read more...] about neoDavid: A Humanoid Robot With Variable-Stiffness Actuation and Dexterous Manipulation Skills
Real-Time Generation of Near Minimum-Energy Trajectories via Constraint-Informed Residual Learning: A Paradigm for Learning From Optimal Solutions
Abstract: Industrial robotics demands significant energy to operate, making energy-reduction methodologies increasingly important. Strategies for planning minimum-energy trajectories typically involve solving nonlinear optimal control problems (OCPs), which rarely cope with real-time (RT) requirements. In this article, we propose a paradigm for generating near … [Read more...] about Real-Time Generation of Near Minimum-Energy Trajectories via Constraint-Informed Residual Learning: A Paradigm for Learning From Optimal Solutions
Large-Language-Model-Aided Assistive Robot for Single-Operator Bimanual Teleoperation: Introduction and Validation of a Flexible Assistance System
Abstract: Bimanual teleoperation tasks are highly demanding for human operators, requiring the simultaneous control of two robotic arms while managing complex coordination and cognitive load. Current approaches to this challenge often rely on rigid control schemes or task-specific automations that do not adapt well to dynamic environments or varied operator needs. This … [Read more...] about Large-Language-Model-Aided Assistive Robot for Single-Operator Bimanual Teleoperation: Introduction and Validation of a Flexible Assistance System
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
