Toward unibody robotic structures with integrated functions using multimaterial additive manufacturing: Case study of an MRI-compatible interventional device

Arnaud Bruyas; François Geiskopf; Pierre Renaud

IROS 2015poster30 citations

Toward unibody robotic structures with integrated functions using multimaterial additive manufacturing: Case study of an MRI-compatible interventional device

Arnaud Bruyas, François Geiskopf, Pierre Renaud

Abstract

In this paper, a new multifunctional compliant joint is introduced for the design of unibody robotic mechanisms. Developed in the demanding context of interventional MRI, the compliant joint integrates kinematic, actuation, braking and sensing functions. Such integration is performed thanks to multimaterial additive manufacturing. Design and experimental behavior of the component are presented. A robotic assistant built with the proposed component and made of a single element is then introduced. It offers interesting performances while being compact and MR-compatible.

BibTeX

@inproceedings{iros2015_towardunibodyrob,
  title = {Toward unibody robotic structures with integrated functions using multimaterial additive manufacturing: Case study of an MRI-compatible interventional device},
  author = {Arnaud Bruyas and François Geiskopf and Pierre Renaud},
  booktitle = {IROS 2015},
  year = {2015}
}