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
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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
A Road Map for Responsible Robotics
Abstract: This document presents the outcomes of the Dagstuhl Seminar “Roadmap for Responsible Robotics,” held in September 2023 at the Leibniz Center for Informatics, Schloss Dagstuhl, Germany. The seminar brought together researchers from the fields of robotics, computer science, social and cognitive sciences, and philosophy with the aim of charting a path toward improving … [Read more...] about A Road Map for Responsible Robotics
Toward Industry 5.0: A Neuroergonomic Workstation for a Human-Centered, Collaborative Robot-Supported Manual Assembly Process
This article brings the concept of neuroergonomic workcell with its essential components (psychological and physical assessment, nonphysical, physical, and strategic support) for improving the well-being and productivity of workers at their workplaces. A proof-of-concept neuroergonomic human-centered workstation is demonstrated in a real factory environment for a typical … [Read more...] about Toward Industry 5.0: A Neuroergonomic Workstation for a Human-Centered, Collaborative Robot-Supported Manual Assembly Process
Large-Scale Vine Robots for Industrial Inspection: Developing a New Framework to Overcome Limitations With Existing Inspection Methods
Industrial facilities such as chemical factories, gas terminals, and power plants can contain kilometers of piping that require meticulous inspection for leaks and defects prior to operation. This is a costly and time-consuming process that sometimes requires dismantling sections of pipe. While current internal inspection devices such as borescopes, “pipe inspection gadgets,” … [Read more...] about Large-Scale Vine Robots for Industrial Inspection: Developing a New Framework to Overcome Limitations With Existing Inspection Methods
