In this paper, we propose a method to solve nonlinear optimal control problems (OCPs) with constrained control input in real-time using neural networks (NNs). We introduce what we have termed co-state Neural Network (...
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Powered exoskeletons have the potential to improve ambulation for millions of individuals who struggle with mobility. Most powered exoskeletons aim to improve walking economy and increase speed by generating propulsiv...
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(数字)9798350386523
ISBN:
(纸本)9798350386530
Powered exoskeletons have the potential to improve ambulation for millions of individuals who struggle with mobility. Most powered exoskeletons aim to improve walking economy and increase speed by generating propulsive torque in the sagittal plane. However, individuals with mobility impairments typically have limited mediolateral balance, which requires assistance in the frontal plane. Here we present the design and preliminary evaluation of an autonomous powered hip exoskeleton that can generate torque in both the frontal and sagittal planes. The exoskeleton leverages a unique parallel actuator to produce up to 30 Nm of torque while achieving a compact and lightweight design that adds only 3 cm posterior and 8 cm lateral to the user and weighs only 5.3 kg. Preliminary validation tests with two healthy subjects show that the proposed powered hip exoskeleton can successfully assist gait by controlling the frontal plane torque to alter step width and providing sagittal plane torque to assist with hip flexion. A device with these characteristics has the potential to improve both gait economy and balance in clinical populations.
This work presents a framework for automatically extracting physical object properties, such as material composition, mass, volume, and stiffness, through robot manipulation and a database of object measurements. The ...
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(数字)9798350377705
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(纸本)9798350377712
This work presents a framework for automatically extracting physical object properties, such as material composition, mass, volume, and stiffness, through robot manipulation and a database of object measurements. The framework involves exploratory action selection to maximize learning about objects on a table. A Bayesian network models conditional dependencies between object properties, incorporating prior probability distributions and uncertainty associated with measurement actions. The algorithm selects optimal exploratory actions based on expected information gain and updates object properties through Bayesian inference. Experimental evaluation demonstrates effective action selection compared to a baseline and correct termination of the experiments if there is nothing more to be learned. The algorithm proved to behave intelligently when presented with trick objects with material properties in conflict with their appearance. The robot pipeline integrates with a logging module and an online database of objects, containing over 24,000 measurements of 63 objects with different grippers. All code and data are publicly available, facilitating automatic digitization of objects and their physical properties through exploratory manipulations.
In this paper, a motion planning algorithm for floating planar under-actuated hyper-redundant snake robots is proposed. The presented algorithm generates locally optimal shape trajectories, i.e., continuous trajectori...
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Blood is an analysis serves as a valuable diagnostic tool that can easily and simply diagnose health, and in particular, red blood cells (RBC) or hematocrit (Hct) and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) can diagnose various...
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In this paper we reexamine the process through which a Neural Radiance Field (NeRF) can be trained to produce novel LiDAR views of a scene. Unlike image applications where camera pixels integrate light over time, LiDA...
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The problems of studying the dynamic behavior and improving the operational efficiency of various vibratory equipment are currently of significant interest. Special attention is paid to the possibilities of developing...
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Distributed optimization finds many applications in machine learning, signal processing, and control systems. In these real-world applications, the constraints of communication networks, particularly limited bandwidth...
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Intra-operative image guidance using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can significantly enhance the precision of surgical procedures, such as deep brain tumor ablation. However, the powerful magnetic fields and limite...
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Playing the piano with dexterous hands has long presented unique challenges for robotics research due to the complex dexterity required. Traditional approaches utilizing individual control of each finger and joint in ...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798350344639
ISBN:
(纸本)9798350344646
Playing the piano with dexterous hands has long presented unique challenges for robotics research due to the complex dexterity required. Traditional approaches utilizing individual control of each finger and joint in a robot hand make achieving fluent musical performances difficult and introduce significant control complexity due to the high degree-of-freedom nature of the dexterous hand workspace. This paper introduces a system that explores dexterous piano playing more naturally through a synergistic approach. The system employs a dual-armed robot with hands designed around two main synergies governing coordinated finger movements, which allows defining simple poses to represent both single-note and double-note playing. A mapping connects specific musical notes to the corresponding hand poses and precise timing required for a realistic piano rendition. A robot operating system is utilized to allow complex sequences and rhythms to be concisely specified. Results show that a synergistic approach is feasible and allows convenience with considerable accuracy and repeatability.
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