6 accepted papers
In this study, we propose a Bernoulli suction-type non-contact manipulator that can attract an object and simultaneously change its in-plane position and orientation while holding it. The proposed manipulator consists of a suction plate equipped with six compressed-air nozzles. By ejecting compresse
Although continuum robots have the potential to operate in narrow areas by changing their shapes and propelling their bodies, they easily vibrate under sudden or periodic applications of external forces. Suppressing vibrations is difficult in our jet-actuated continuum robot because the movements of
Fluid injection has promising potential as a novel actuation approach for robots to enable the rapid switching of large forces. We have proposed a nozzle unit with multiple active rotating nozzles for controlling the magnitude and direction of the net force simultaneously. However, a new fundamental
Flexible continuum robots exhibit a strong potential for approaching narrow and intricate spaces. However, such long flexible bodies often experience oscillations, making them unstable. To enhance their performance in order to realize rapid and precise movements, unnecessary vibrations should be sup
Disaster response, especially fire-fighting and rescue, is highly risky for firefighters engaged in action. As a result, many robots intended for fire-fighting have been proposed. However, it is difficult for them to directly access fire sources because their mobility is limited. Specifically, exist
Long flexible continuum robots have a high potential for search and rescue operations that explore deep layered debris. A general problem of these robots is in the control of the head motion because their thin bodies limit the space available to mount multiple actuators. This paper develops a biaxia…