Jan-Emmo Feenders

Modeling and benchmarking energy efficiency of Variable Stiffness Actuators on the example of the DLR FSJ

Robots with Variable Stiffness Actuators (VSA) are intrinsically flexible in the joints. The built-in mechanical spring has the advantage of a higher peak performance, in some extend increased safety for humans interacting physically with the robot, and promises a more energy efficient robot for cer…