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Title: Grasp Analysis and Manipulation Kinematics for Isoperimetric Truss Robots
Soft isoperimetric truss robots have demonstrated an ability to grasp and manipulate objects using the members of their structure. The compliance of the members affords large contact areas with even force distribution, allowing for successful grasping even with imprecise open-loop control. In this work we present methods of analyzing and controlling isoperimetric truss robots in the context of grasping and manipulating objects. We use a direct stiffness model to characterize the structural properties of the robot and its interactions with external objects. With this approach we can estimate grasp forces and stiffnesses with limited computation compared to higher fidelity finite elements methods, which, given the many degrees-of-freedom of truss robots, are prohibitively expensive to run on-board. In conjunction with the structural model, we build upon a literature of differential kinematics for truss robots and apply it to the task of manipulating an object within the robot’s workspace.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1925030
NSF-PAR ID:
10302234
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)
Page Range / eLocation ID:
6140 to 6146
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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