9 accepted papers
This study addresses the challenge of implementing proprioceptive and kinesthetic (PK) feedback in robotic hands, essential for grasping and manipulation tasks in unstructured environments. We developed a compact modular actuator featuring a low-module, high-transmission-ratio multistage gear mechan…
This study addresses the challenge of implementing proprioceptive and kinesthetic (PK) feedback in robotic hands, essential for grasping and manipulation tasks in unstructured environments. We developed a compact modular actuator featuring a low-module, high-transmission-ratio multistage gear mechan
Continuum robots offer exceptional adaptability and dexterity for tasks in confined and complex spaces. However, their flexible structures inherently limit payload capacity and structural robustness. To overcome this trade-off, many previous studies have proposed variable stiffness continuum robots,
We develop a novel hall-effect-based six-axis force/torque (F/T) tactile sensor integrated into the fingertip of robotic hands. When the robotic hands performs the grasping tasks in an unstructured environment, the visual information plays a main role in sensing the external properties of the object…
We design a central controller system (CCS) and a tele-controlled system (TCS) with an aim of developing the integrated tele-monitoring/operation system that can enable the medical staff to tele-monitor the state of therapeutic devices utilized in the isolation intensive care unit (ICU) and to tele-
We develop a tactile information-based pinch-grasp strategy enabling a robot hand to adaptively grasp easily deformable soft objects. When a robot hand has to perform grasping tasks, the grasp planner develops the grasping strategy based on visual information. However, the intrinsic properties of th
We develop a surgical forceps-driver and a haptic feedback master device that could be applied to a tele-operated microsurgical robotic system for peripheral nerve surgery. Considering that the neurological damage could occur to the peripheral nerve when an excessive force is applied to the nerve ti
We develop a miniature suction-gripper with the goal to realize the novel robotic surgical instrument that can grip slippery and flexible peripheral nerves. In developing the instrument, we place a priority on devising the method that can robustly grip the nerve bundles during the surgical operation…
We develop a novel cube-shaped finger-wearable haptic interface named as HaptiCube. With the aim of implementing the tactile device with improved functionality and wearability, we focus on designing the device to have two characteristics: multi-DOF force feedback displayability and large force capab…