{"title":"A muscle suit for muscular support realization of all motion for the upper limb","authors":"H. Kobayashi, H. Suzuki, T. Hayashi","doi":"10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424995","url":null,"abstract":"A \"muscle suit\" that provides muscular support for the paralyzed or those otherwise unable to move unaided is developed as a wearable robot. The lack of a metal frame and use of McKibben artificial muscle allow the muscle suit to be lightweight, making it realistic to use in daily life. The basic concept and the structure of the muscle suit are shown in this paper in order to realize all motion for the upper limb. The basic working principle is based on the patent (#2003-091280). The expected market with business model is shown in this paper.","PeriodicalId":412492,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2004. TExCRA Technical Exhibition Based.","volume":"80 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126994620","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":"Non-contact impedance sensor","authors":"T. Kawahara, Y. Hosaka, M. Kaneko","doi":"10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424970","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses the non-contact impedance sensor that can measure the mass, viscosity and stiffness on environment. The developed sensor is composed of a laser displacement sensor and air force supply nozzle. The application of the developed sensor is human internal organs, skin, foods, and industrial products. We show the design based on the patent (2002-329145) and explain the expected market.","PeriodicalId":412492,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2004. TExCRA Technical Exhibition Based.","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115628209","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":"Robot facial expression using a curved surface display","authors":"M. Hashimoto, D. Morooka","doi":"10.20965/jrm.2006.p0504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20965/jrm.2006.p0504","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses the availability of a curved surface image in the facial expression of robot. This method is to display a robot's face image on the curved surface screen. By using this method we can make a facial expression easily compared with methods of mechanical facial expression. Also there is a three-dimensional effect caused by the curved surface, which is not in a plane image. We developed a face robot with a curved surface display, which is composed of a dome screen, a fish-eye lens and a projector. We show the composition of a dome display, the animation of facial expression and the effectiveness of the system.","PeriodicalId":412492,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2004. TExCRA Technical Exhibition Based.","volume":"120 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123234390","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":"Development of a mega-pixel and milli-second vision system using intelligent pixel selection","authors":"Idaku Ishiit, Kazuki Katot, Shogo Kurozumit, Hiroshi Nagail, Akihiko Numa, Kcnji Tas, Tajimat","doi":"10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424968","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424968","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a prototype system of an Mm (mega-pixel and milli-second) vision camera head, which strikes a balance between high resolution and high speed. This system is designed based on the concept of MmVision with intelligent pixel selection; target tracking results at a 1000 fps level are shown.","PeriodicalId":412492,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2004. TExCRA Technical Exhibition Based.","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121867524","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":"Deformable electrostatic linear motor","authors":"A. Yamamoto, T. Nishijima, T. Higuchi","doi":"10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424978","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424978","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes high-power electrostatic linear motor that is deformable. The motor consists of pairs of flexible printed circuit films. It is characterized by superior output performance; typically, the motor can generate several tens of newtons, or slider speed can exceed 1 m/s. In this paper, we focus on its flexibility. Due to the flexibility of the films used, the motor can be mechanically deformed. On top of that, the motor can even operate while being deformed. Our analyses show that the motor can operate even when it is bent 180 degrees. In this paper, thrust force characteristics of the motor under deformed state are summarized and some examples of motor deformation are shown.","PeriodicalId":412492,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2004. TExCRA Technical Exhibition Based.","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129347474","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}
K. Itoh, H. Miwa, M. Matsumoto, M. Zecca, H. Takanobu, S. Roccella, M. Carrozza, P. Dario, A. Takanishi
{"title":"Various emotional expressions with emotion expression humanoid robot WE-4RII","authors":"K. Itoh, H. Miwa, M. Matsumoto, M. Zecca, H. Takanobu, S. Roccella, M. Carrozza, P. Dario, A. Takanishi","doi":"10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424983","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424983","url":null,"abstract":"The authors have been developing humanoid robots in order to develop new mechanisms and functions for a humanoid robot that has the ability to communicate naturally with a human by expressing human-like emotion. In 2004, we developed the emotion expression humanoid robot WE-4RII (Waseda Eye No.4 Refined II) by integrating the new humanoid robot hands RCH-I (RoboCasa Hand No.1) into the emotion expression humanoid robot WE-4R. We confirmed that WE-4RII can effectively express its emotion.","PeriodicalId":412492,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2004. TExCRA Technical Exhibition Based.","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114735257","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":"Nutation motor new direct-drive stepping motor for robots","authors":"K. Suzumori, T. Kanda, K. Uzuka, I. Enomoto","doi":"10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424975","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424975","url":null,"abstract":"A new type of stepping motor, named nutation motor was developed. This motor has a reduction mechanism consisting of a pair of bevel gears, realizing high torque and high resolution stepping motion. Three prototypes, two pneumatic nutation motors and an electric nutation motor, were designed, developed, and tested. We show the basic driving principle and the experimental results in this paper.","PeriodicalId":412492,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2004. TExCRA Technical Exhibition Based.","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124312206","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":"Development of wearable power assist device constructed with pneumatic artificial rubber muscle","authors":"D. Sasaki, T. Noritsugu, M. Takaiwa","doi":"10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424976","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424976","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to develop a wearable power assist device in order to assist activity of daily living (ADL) safely and easily. In this paper, the mechanism of developed power assist device is described.","PeriodicalId":412492,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2004. TExCRA Technical Exhibition Based.","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131077373","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":"Safe and fast actuators for machines interacting with humans","authors":"A. Bicchi, G. Tonietti, R. Schiavi","doi":"10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424973","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424973","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a new generation of actuators for robotic applications, and more generally for machines that are designed to interact with humans. Such actuators, called variable impedance actuators, are designed to achieve fast motion control while guaranteeing safety of human operators in worst-case impact situation. The fundamental innovation is to implement safety by purely mechanical, passive means, to guarantee intrinsic safety, while active control is used to recover performance. The design concept, which is the subject of a patent application, has led to the experimental implementation of a variable stiffness actuator. The effectiveness of the VSA has been recently validated theoretically and experimentally by authors.","PeriodicalId":412492,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2004. TExCRA Technical Exhibition Based.","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133742465","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}
T. Yukawa, N. Saito, W. Matsuoka, A. Kanda, H. Okano
{"title":"Autonomous control of care and welfare robot","authors":"T. Yukawa, N. Saito, W. Matsuoka, A. Kanda, H. Okano","doi":"10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TEXCRA.2004.1424993","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we propose a robot that can perform nursing tasks in a hospital or welfare facility. When a narrow environment such as that of a sickroom is assumed, the robot must be able to move about freely in arbitrary directions, and should be able to correctly position itself in relation to its target. The robot has omni-directional mechanism, and has high controllability and the capability to make small turns. White lines originally set up on the floor, such as those indicating a safe passage area or the centerlines in the building, were used as the reference point of the robot's guidance mechanism, and these lines are recognized using eight cameras. An optical wireless is used so as not to cause bad influence for the person who applied the heart pacer. As well, wireless correspondence between the robot and an operator enables the robot's autonomous movement in a hospital.","PeriodicalId":412492,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2004. TExCRA Technical Exhibition Based.","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128578444","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}