Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.03
May 26, 2021
…even smaller,” said Alex Alspach, manager of the Robotics Tactile Team at TRI and the lead developer of the Punyo Soft Bubble Gripper. “By sharing the blueprints for this gripper with the world, we hope that our friends and colleagues can test our technology, improve upon it, and take us closer to building robotic assistants that help to provide independence, dignity, and joy to those with disabilities or age-related challenges.” Established in 2015, the Toyota Research Institute aims to develop active vehicle safety and automated driving technologies, robotics, and other human amplification technology. Led by Dr. Gill Pratt, the Toyota…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.84
April 30, 2021
…avoid bruising. Scientists have recently made progress in developing tactile sensors to enable robots to approach or surpass human-level motor skills and meet growing industry needs. Researchers at Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) have been working with the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a prototype collaborative robot with tactile sensor technology. The ability to grasp, lift, and place food items without damaging them also has implications for manufacturing, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and ultimately home robots, according to MERL. Robotics 24/7 recently spoke with Daniel Nikovski, manager of the data analytics group; Allan…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.16
April 24, 2021
…used with any type of commercial prosthetic devices. The tactile feedback is available in all the cases. The position feedback is connected to the flexion/extension of the prosthetic knee, so the joint must be present in the prosthetic device in order to be exploited. Could these insights be applied to users of powered exoskeletons or power-assisted prosthetics? Valle: This is exactly what we are now exploring in collaboration with other ETH labs expert in wearable exoskeletons. The fusion of neurotechnology and innovative robotics is the next frontier of rehabilitation. What is next for making neuro-robotic prostheses commercially available? Valle: There…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.82
April 05, 2021
…is extremely well poised to address this challenge. By using a wide variety of sensing modalities, including our unique tactile sensing capability, and state of the art machine Learning and AI algorithms at the very core of our data processing pipelines, our systems can have a very fine and detailed understanding of their surroundings and their actions. Our agile style of development for both hardware and software enable us to symbiotically develop both for maximum efficiency towards turning around systems for our clients, for whom time to deployment is one of the key metrics that can ensure they remain competitive.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.21
October 10, 2019
…to 3D-print to-scale replicas of the sculptures for a tactile educational experience for the blind and visually impaired. “Who has not been tempted to touch an artwork by a master like Rodin? These scans make that wish possible for everyone to experience,” says Lynda Wilbur, manager of Tour Programs at the Nasher. “It is particularly meaningful when visually enjoying the lines, textures and emotive qualities of a work is not possible due to blindness. These scans of works by significant artists of the 20th century allow our public a rare, hands-on experience.” Located in the heart of the Dallas Arts…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.17
March 18, 2019
…probe recognition. Optional non-contact laser scanner is interchangeable with tactile probes. The Master3DGage with Verisurf Application Suites offer tool sets that are easy to learn and operate, using quick three-step workflow processes. Three-Step Inspection Align: Align manufactured part to 3D CAD model by probing part to corresponding alignment targets on 3D CAD model; Inspect: Inspect manufactured part in real time by probing any surface or by following repeatable automated inspection plans; and Report: Report inspection results in industry standard formats with intelligent GD&T and color deviation maps for clear, practical analysis. Three-Step Reverse Engineering Measure: Contact scan or probe 3D…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.16
January 01, 2019
…not only replicate our skin’s ability to precisely detect tactile information—like smoothness, hardness and pain—but also to mimic its signaling and decision-making capacity. Two new technologies point to a potential shift. These touch systems could well represent building blocks for designers to create products that interact with humans and their operating environment in an entirely new way. A New Tactile Sensor In the most recent development, researchers from Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, ASML Korea Co., Dongguk University-Seoul, Sungkyunkwan University and the University of Oxford have developed a tactile sensor that aims to measure surface textures with high…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.82
June 20, 2018
…in Los Angeles, develops bio-inspired robot grippers: 1) a gecko-inspired gripper for handling large, flat objects and 2) a tactile gripper with compliant rubber tactile sensors (“skin”) to give robots a sense of touch. Its first grippers will be available this year.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.14
March 09, 2018
…That might be in the form of audio and/or tactile sensors. It can also be eyes as in a vision system. Let’s assume we have a robot with a vision system. We start with a person wearing an off-the-shelf, commercial VR system. The person holds a teaching pendant and performs the picking action. The neural net learns from these demonstrations how the robot’s motion should depend on the configuration of the environment, which will be different every time. The pendant tracks the motion of the person and translates it into a motion learned by the neural net. At this point,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.12
March 08, 2017
…individual training before it can start operating. Robotic Materials—Integrated tactile sensing and robotic manipulation. The patent-pending sensors and control system is the first and only effective tactile sensing solution designed to improve and expand collaborative robot applications. The combination of proximity, contact, and force sensing enables robots to accurately identify, grasp, and manipulate previously unknown parts, such as changing CNC parts in a manufacturing environment without expensive reprogramming. SAKE Robotics—Robotic grippers that are inexpensive, durable, light weight and very capable for use on service robotics. The core technologies include a tendon-based architecture that is low wear, super strong, and very…
