3 accepted papers
Optimization of gear ratios for dual-motor actuators is presented for the development of a walker-type assist robot. The robot is reconfigurable to provide an elderly user with multiple physical support functions; one is to assist sitto-stand transitions and the other is to serve as a walker to aid…
Inspection and maintenance of equipment inside buildings, such as exit signs, bared pipelines, air vents, and fire alarms often requires a robot to reach high, hidden, or confined areas that are difficult for humans to access. Even though these tasks are easy and repeatable, they are still not autom…
A novel design concept of expandable robotic arm inspired by plant growth is presented. The robot can construct its own structure by converting a type of fluidized material into a rigid structure at its growing point. The robot can extend its structure in multiple directions, and move through a wind…