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Alvin Zhu

3 accepted papers

2025

Cycloidal Quasi-Direct Drive Actuator Designs with Learning-Based Torque Estimation for Legged Robotics

ICRA 2025

This paper presents a novel approach through the design and implementation of Cycloidal Quasi-Direct Drive actuators for legged robotics. The cycloidal gear mechanism, with its inherent high torque density and mechanical robustness, offers significant advantages over conventional designs. By integra

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2025

Mechanisms and Computational Design of Multi-Modal End-Effector with Force Sensing Using Gated Networks

ICRA 2025

In limbed robotics, end-effectors must serve dual functions, such as both feet for locomotion and grippers for grasping, which presents design challenges. This paper introduces a multi-modal end-effector capable of transitioning between flat and line foot configurations while providing grasping capa

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