J. D. M. Osorio, Felipe Castañeda, F. Allmendinger, U. Zimmermann
{"title":"Time Invariant Motion Controller for Physical Human Robot Interaction","authors":"J. D. M. Osorio, Felipe Castañeda, F. Allmendinger, U. Zimmermann","doi":"10.1115/detc2019-98031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2019-98031","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 In this paper, a new method to perform time-invariant motion is proposed. The approach uses the advantages of variable impedance control to have full interactivity with the human while tracing a desired path. The path is followed at maximum velocity while the human can disturb the robot at any instant and manipulate it far from the desired path without changing the control law. The method was proven in simulation and on a real torque-controlled serial manipulator (KUKA LWR iiwa). The chosen paths were designed to perform robotic assisted ultrasound scanning for breast cancer diagnosis. Results show that interactivity is allowed while keeping a low kinetic energy of the robot. Despite of human disturbances, the robot can keep tracing the path after the interaction is finished.","PeriodicalId":178253,"journal":{"name":"Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131177641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Whole-Body Balancing Criteria for Biped Robots in Sagittal Plane","authors":"Carlotta Mummolo, William Z. Peng, Joo H. Kim","doi":"10.1115/detc2019-98036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2019-98036","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 In this work, the role of swing limb dynamics in the stabilization of legged systems is investigated. To quantify the contribution of arm swing during whole-body balancing, the balancing capability of a bipedal robotic platform is evaluated computationally during single and double foot contact for two configurations: arms fixed and arms free to move. The balancing capability with each arm configuration is evaluated by constructing its corresponding balance stability boundary, a threshold between balanced and falling states that includes all possible center of mass (COM) states that are balanced with respect to the specified arm and foot contact configuration. In this analysis, the bipedal robotic platform is modeled as a kinematic tree structure with floating-base dynamics in the sagittal plane. In addition to floating-base and joint-space dynamics, the complete COM-space dynamics of the system is established, including the formulation of the angular momentum (and its rate) of each rigid link, as well as a model of actuation dynamics based on motor characteristics. The comparison of the two balance stability regions yields both a quantitative measure of the enhancement in total balance capability and qualitative insights into the mechanism by which arm swing leads to enhanced capability. The role of arm swing angular momentum is also analyzed from the robot’s experimental gait trajectories as a potential means of benchmarking controller performance.","PeriodicalId":178253,"journal":{"name":"Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123429133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Kinematic Analysis of the Exechon Robot Accounting Offsets in the Joint Axes","authors":"P. C. López-Custodio, J. Dai, R. Fu, Yan Jin","doi":"10.1115/detc2019-97423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2019-97423","url":null,"abstract":"An Exechon robot with offsets between the axes of the joints that connect the legs to the fixed platform is analyzed for the first time. Ideally these axes intersect constituting two universal and one spherical joint. The insertion of imperfections in these universal and spherical joints leads to more complex forward and inverse kinematics which are solved in this paper. It is proved that the equations used for the kinematics of the ideal Exechon robot are no longer applicable when these offsets are added. The constraint system is also obtained and it is found to be different to the one of the ideal case. Finally, the combination of offsets that lead to the largest deviation in the position of the parallel platform is determined.","PeriodicalId":178253,"journal":{"name":"Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference","volume":"104 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131876917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marcos Oliveira, Alexander Lurie, David Ewen, P. Long, T. Padır, Samuel M. Felton
{"title":"Hybrid Fabrication of a Soft Bending Actuator With Casting and Additive Manufacturing","authors":"Marcos Oliveira, Alexander Lurie, David Ewen, P. Long, T. Padır, Samuel M. Felton","doi":"10.1115/detc2019-97842","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2019-97842","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 In this paper, we present the design, modeling and, fabrication of a soft bending actuator that combines casting techniques and additive manufacturing. We performed tests to evaluate the bending actuator’s angular deflection and tip force. We demonstrated flexibility in the process by varying the bladder material. We also showed the actuator’s resilience to damage by cutting and puncturing the exoskeleton prior to operation. Finally, we integrated the bending actuator into a three-finger gripper configuration and performed a gripping test for four different objects with various weights and shapes. Results show that the curvature and force obtained in these actuators are comparable to other proposed bending actuators with a faster and more adaptable fabrication process. With these results we demonstrate that fast, effective, and versatile fabrication of soft robotic components can be attained by combining casting and additive manufacturing techniques.","PeriodicalId":178253,"journal":{"name":"Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115778486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wankun Sirichotiyakul, A. Satici, E. Sanchez, Pranav A. Bhounsule
{"title":"Energetically-Optimal Discrete and Continuous Stabilization of the Rimless Wheel With Torso","authors":"Wankun Sirichotiyakul, A. Satici, E. Sanchez, Pranav A. Bhounsule","doi":"10.1115/detc2019-97955","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2019-97955","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 In this work, we discuss the modeling, control, and implementation of a rimless wheel with torso. We derive and compare two control methodologies: a discrete-time controller (DT) that updates the controls once-per-step and a continuous-time controller (CT) that updates gains continuously. For the discrete controller, we use least-squares estimation method to approximate the Poincaré map on a certain section and use discrete-linear-quadratic-regulator (DQLR) to stabilize a (closed-form) linearization of this map. For the continuous controller, we introduce moving Poincaré sections and stabilize the transverse dynamics along these moving sections. For both controllers, we estimate the region of attraction of the closed-loop system using sum-of-squares methods. Analysis of the impact map yields a refinement of the controller that stabilizes a steady-state walking gait with minimal energy loss. We present both simulation and experimental results that support the validity of the proposed approaches. We find that the CT controller has a larger region of attraction and smoother stabilization as compared with the DT controller.","PeriodicalId":178253,"journal":{"name":"Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126843484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Benjamin E. Hargis, Benjamin Brandt, S. Canfield, M. Tinker
{"title":"Modeling, Validation and Prototype Development of Electric Sail Tether Deployment Systems for CubeSats","authors":"Benjamin E. Hargis, Benjamin Brandt, S. Canfield, M. Tinker","doi":"10.1115/detc2019-97952","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2019-97952","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 The Electric sail concept is based on a distributed tether satellite system with tether lengths on the order of thousands-of meters. The system must deploy from stowed arrangement into a selected flight configuration in which thrust forces are transmitted through the tether to the satellite body. The system must be stable through deployment procedure and maintain stable, desired configuration during flight operations. Understanding the dynamic behavior of the satellite bodies and distributed, conductive tether are critical to long-range design and development of the Electric Sail concept. This paper’s contribution is the presentation, development and validation of a mathematical model for simulating E-Sail deployment of a prototype system for testing on the MSFC Robotic Flat Floor Facility. A massed tether model is developed using the bead and string concept with equations of motion derived from Lagrange’s Method. The model is validated using infrared motion capture data produced by controlled experiments of a representative tether portion outfitted with IR targets. Further, a prototype is presented which will be used to investigate an E-Sail deployment approach and associated control. The design of this system will allow for deployment on specially designed flat floor facilities at MSFC. The prototype will be used to: 1) gather data for validation of system dynamic model, 2) evaluate alternative deployment strategies, 3) evaluate tether reel-out and damping control strategies.","PeriodicalId":178253,"journal":{"name":"Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116085372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Load-Flow Based Design of Compliant Mechanisms With Embedded Soft Actuators","authors":"Sreekalyan Patiballa, Sreeshankar Satheeshbabu, Girish Krishnan","doi":"10.1115/detc2019-98514","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2019-98514","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Transmission members such as gears and linkages are ubiquitously used in mechatronic systems to tailor the performance of actuators. However, in most bio-inspired soft systems the actuation and transmission members are closely integrated, and sometimes indistinguishable. Embedded actuation is greatly advantageous for attaining high stroke and transferring large output forces. This paper attempts at a systematic synthesis of compliant systems with embedded contractile actuators and passive members to achieve a particular kinematic objective. The paper builds on recent understanding of a compliant mechanism topology where the constituent members can be functionally classified as load transferring transmitters and strain energy storing constraints. The functional equivalence between the transmitter members and actuators are used to replace transmitters in tension with contractile actuators, thus realizing a compliant embedded system. Once a single-input single-output compliant mechanism is designed, and its load flow behavior mapped, systematic guidelines and best practices are established for embedding actuators within the topology to increase performance without altering the kinematic behavior. Several examples, including a prototype that used soft pneumatic artificial muscles is presented to validate the synthesis framework. The initial results will form the basis for designing fully autonomous compliant systems with embedded actuators and sensors without the use of computationally expensive techniques.","PeriodicalId":178253,"journal":{"name":"Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130109697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Online Trajectory Optimization for Legged Robotics Incorporating Vision for Dynamically Efficient and Safe Footstep Locations","authors":"Joshua Hooks, M. Ahn, D. Hong","doi":"10.1115/detc2019-98039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2019-98039","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 This paper presents a trajectory optimization algorithm for legged robotics that uses a novel cost function incorporating point cloud data to simultaneously optimize for footstep locations and center of mass trajectories. This novel formulation transforms the inherently discrete problem of selecting footstep locations into a continuous cost. The algorithm seamlessly balances the desire to choose footstep locations that enhance the dynamic performance of the robot while still choosing locations that are viable and safe. We demonstrate the success of this algorithm by navigating the ALPHRED V2 robotic system over unknown terrain in a simulation environment.","PeriodicalId":178253,"journal":{"name":"Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference","volume":"85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126775620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Duanling Li, Dong Kaijie, Wang Xingze, Biao Li, Zhou Su
{"title":"Design and Analysis of Synchronous Joint for SAR Antenna Deployable Mechanism","authors":"Duanling Li, Dong Kaijie, Wang Xingze, Biao Li, Zhou Su","doi":"10.1115/detc2019-97845","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/detc2019-97845","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Synchronous joints are an important part of the SAR antenna deployment mechanism. They are the key to the synchronized deployment of antenna. By means of mechanism combination and deformation, a new type of synchronous joint with a precise cable drive system is designed in order to meet the requirements of SAR antenna deployment mechanism. This study mainly focuses on the design of the synchronous joint, including the system design and the precise cable drive system design. By applying a preload to the drive cable, the transmission gap is reduced, and the accuracy and efficiency of transmission are improved.\u0000 This paper focuses on the theoretical calculation and analysis of the preload and system stiffness of the precise cable drive system. Based on the Euler equation of the flexible friction drive, the stiffness formula of the cable drive system is derived. In addition, the main design parameters affecting the stiffness of the cable drive system are analyzed parametrically.\u0000 The comparison between the results obtained from the system stiffness experiment and the theoretical calculation result indicates that the experimental values are slightly smaller than the theoretical values, and the trend of change is basically consistent. This experiment therefore verifies the validity of the stiffness calculation formula and theoretical analysis.","PeriodicalId":178253,"journal":{"name":"Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133175125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Farid Tavakkolmoghaddam, Krishnanand N. Kaipa, Siqin Dong, M. Audette, T. Mesar, Eric Feliberti
{"title":"Design and Making of a Hand-Held Spillage-Free Specimen Retrieval Robot for Laparoscopic Surgery","authors":"Farid Tavakkolmoghaddam, Krishnanand N. Kaipa, Siqin Dong, M. Audette, T. Mesar, Eric Feliberti","doi":"10.1115/DETC2019-98134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2019-98134","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 This paper presents the design and making of RoboCatch, a novel hand-held robot that aids surgeons in performing spillage-free specimen retrieval in laparoscopic surgery. The proposed design significantly modifies and extends conventional instruments that are currently used for this task. Specimen retrieval is initiated by introducing the robot’s trocar into the surgical site. A webbed three-fingered grasper slides out of the trocar and unfolds in an umbrella like-fashion. A pair of atraumatic forceps, concentrically aligned with the grasper, slide outward to grasp an excised specimen and retract it into the center of the grasper, which then closes to achieve a secured containment of the specimen. Finally, the robot is manually removed from the abdominal cavity. Physical validation experiments involving specimen retrieval of porcine meat samples revealed that the robot could retrieve specimens of masses ranging from 1 gram to 40 grams.","PeriodicalId":178253,"journal":{"name":"Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129653740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}