In this work we present a technique to select the best robot for accomplishing a task assuming that the map of the environment is known in advance. To do so, capabilities of the robots are listed and the environments ...
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We present a method for controlling a swarm using its spectral decomposition—that is, by describing the set of trajectories of a swarm in terms of a spatial distribution throughout the operational domain—guaranteein...
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We present a method for controlling a swarm using its spectral decomposition—that is, by describing the set of trajectories of a swarm in terms of a spatial distribution throughout the operational domain—guaranteeing scale invariance with respect to the number of agents both for computation and for the operator tasked with controlling the swarm. We use ergodic control, decentralized across the network, for implementation. In the DARPA OFFSET program field setting, we test this interface design for the operator using the STOMP interface—the same interface used by Raytheon BBN throughout the duration of the OFFSET program. In these tests, we demonstrate that our approach is scale-invariant—the user specification does not depend on the number of agents; it is persistent—the specification remains active until the user specifies a new command; and it is real-time—the user can interact with and interrupt the swarm at any time. Moreover, we show that the spectral/ergodic specification of swarm behavior degrades gracefully as the number of agents goes down, enabling the operator to maintain the same approach as agents become disabled or are added to the network. We demonstrate the scale invariance and dynamic response of our system in a field-relevant simulator on a variety of tactical scenarios with up to 50 agents. We also demonstrate the dynamic response of our system in the field with a smaller team of agents. Lastly, we make the code for our system available.
Chemo-mechanical modeling of lithium-ion batteries is essential to achieve mechanical stability of the electrode. Tremendous efforts have been devoted to address underlying mechanisms of mechanical degradation caused ...
Chemo-mechanical modeling of lithium-ion batteries is essential to achieve mechanical stability of the electrode. Tremendous efforts have been devoted to address underlying mechanisms of mechanical degradation caused by diffusion-induced stress and its effects on battery performance. Although the binder is an electrochemically inactive component of the electrode, it can play a crucial role in the development of diffusion-induced stress of the active particle network by regulating the electronic conduction pathways. Therefore, it is important to include binders in modeling of lithium-ion batteries for comprehensive understanding of the chemo-mechanical behavior of the composite electrode. In this review, we summarize the existing modeling techniques and their practical applicability to investigate the chemo-mechanical response of the particle–binder systems. First, we highlight the general models describing chemo-mechanical behavior of diffusion-induced stress in lithium-ion batteries. Next, we underline the single particle, multi-particle and pseudo-two-dimensional representative volume element models that include the binders. Finally, we provide suggestions for the computational approach to bridge the gap between the simulations and their applications.
Microfluidics can be used to characterize individual cells in a population based on their mechanical traits. In this work, we digitally replicate the microfluidic device developed by Li et al. [1] and perform simulati...
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Searching for target objects in clutter widely exists in our daily life. However, it is very challenging for robots because of the uncertainty and unobservability caused by cluttered environments. Therefore, this work...
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Model generalization of the underlying dynamics is critical for achieving data efficiency when learning for robot control. This paper proposes a novel approach for learning dynamics leveraging the symmetry in the unde...
Model generalization of the underlying dynamics is critical for achieving data efficiency when learning for robot control. This paper proposes a novel approach for learning dynamics leveraging the symmetry in the underlying robotic system, which allows for robust extrapolation from fewer samples. Existing frameworks that represent all data in vector space fail to consider the structured information of the robot, such as leg symmetry, rotational symmetry, and physics invariance. As a result, these schemes require vast amounts of training data to learn the system's redundant elements because they are learned independently. Instead, we propose considering the geometric prior by representing the system in symmetrical object groups and designing neural network architecture to assess invariance and equivariance between the objects. Finally, we demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach by comparing the generalization to unseen data of the proposed model and the existing models. We also implement a controller of a climbing robot based on learned inverse dynamics models. The results show that our method generates accurate control inputs that help the robot reach the desired state while requiring less training data than existing methods.
Communicating information to users is a crucial aspect of human-machine interaction. Vibrotactile feedback encodes information into spatiotemporal vibrations, enabling users to perceive tactile sensations. It offers a...
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Communicating information to users is a crucial aspect of human-machine interaction. Vibrotactile feedback encodes information into spatiotemporal vibrations, enabling users to perceive tactile sensations. It offers advantages such as lightweight, wearability, and high stability, with broad applications in sensory substitution, virtual reality, education, and healthcare. However, existing haptic unit designs lack amplitude modulation capabilities, which limits their applications. This paper proposed an optimized design of the haptic unit from the perspective of vibration amplitude modulation. A modified elastic model was developed to describe the propagation and attenuation mechanisms of vibration in the skin. Based on the model, two types of hierarchical architectural design were proposed. The design incorporated various materials arranged in multiple layers to amplify or attenuate the vibration amplitude as it traveled through the structure. An experimental platform was built to evaluate the performance of the optimized design.
Radiofrequency ablation(RFA)guided by X-ray images aims to relieve herniated disc pain with mini-mal invasiveness and fast *** requires an accurate and fast positioning of the puncture *** propose a teleoperated robot...
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Radiofrequency ablation(RFA)guided by X-ray images aims to relieve herniated disc pain with mini-mal invasiveness and fast *** requires an accurate and fast positioning of the puncture *** propose a teleoperated robotic system for percutaneous puncture to support *** report the kinematics modelling and workspace analysis of the proposed system,which comprises preliminary and accurate positioning *** positioning mechanism automatically drives the needle to the puncture area,and accurate positioning is then achieved by teleoperation under the guidance of X-ray *** calculate the teleoperation workspace of the robot system using a spatial search algorithm and quantitatively analyze the optimal structural parameters aiming to maximize the *** workspace of the proposed robot system complies with clinical requirements to support RFA.
Admittance control is a well-established frame-work for enhancing human-robot collaboration. Although it is widely applied in translational tasks, the a six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) admittance control involving the u...
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(数字)9798331509644
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(纸本)9798331509651
Admittance control is a well-established frame-work for enhancing human-robot collaboration. Although it is widely applied in translational tasks, the a six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) admittance control involving the use of a handle in both translational and rotational spaces is rarely addressed in the literature. This paper introduces 6-DOF admittance control method that utilizes a handle equipped with a force/torque sensor mounted on the robotic arm to intuitively farme the operation of the end effector. By transforming the force/torque applied to the handle into the operation of the end-effector while preserving the operator's intent, intuitive 6-DOF admittance control is achieved. To eliminate the operational risks associated with the uncertainty of the hand's contact point on the handle, uncertainty shielding is implemented, ensuring stable force/torque calculations. The effectiveness of the proposed 6-DOF admittance control method is validated through an assembly operation and a specific trajectory operation.
Legged locomotion is arguably the most suited and versatile mode to deal with natural or unstructured terrains. Intensive research into dynamic walking and running controllers has recently yielded great advances, both...
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