Increasing interest surrounds the use of robotic and computer technologies for precise endovascular interventions. However, a limitation in current robotic procedures is the reliance on 2D fluoroscopy for surgical nav...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798350371499
ISBN:
(纸本)9798350371505
Increasing interest surrounds the use of robotic and computer technologies for precise endovascular interventions. However, a limitation in current robotic procedures is the reliance on 2D fluoroscopy for surgical navigation and lack of haptic guidance. In addressing this, we present an improved guidance framework for CathBot, our MR-compatible endovascular robot. This includes visual guidance through fluoroscopy and MRI, along with vision-based haptic guidance. The framework enables real-time acquisition and processing of fluoroscopy and MRI images, integrated into the robotic platform’s control architecture for enhanced guidance. Assessment experiments show the potential of this approach, also marking a crucial step towards MR-guided robot-assisted interventions, aiming to reduce ionizing radiation exposure, enabling functional imaging and enhance the overall intervention workflow.
The on-ground validation of orbital manipulators is a challenging task because the robot is designed for a gravity-free operational environment, but it is validated under the effect of gravity. As a consequence, joint...
The on-ground validation of orbital manipulators is a challenging task because the robot is designed for a gravity-free operational environment, but it is validated under the effect of gravity. As a consequence, joint torque limits can be easily reached in certain configurations when gravity is actively compensated by the joints. Hence, the workspace for on-ground testing is restricted. In this paper, an optimal strategy is proposed for achieving gravity compensation of an orbital manipulator arm on ground. The strategy minimizes the joint torques acting on the manipulator by solving an optimization problem and it computes the necessary forces to be tracked by an external carrier. Hence, full gravity compensation is achieved for the orbital manipulator. Experimental results validate the effectiveness of the method on the DLR CAESAR space robot, which uses a cable suspended system as external carrier to track the desired gravity compensation force, resulting from the proposed method.
If the robot is to interact with environment designed for humans it has to be able to cope with new objects in it's surrounding, and not only to classify but also effectively localize objects in its reach based on...
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The escalating concern over worldwide security and criminal activities has led to the emergence and significance of closed-circuit television video surveillance systems as an essential tool for diverse security purpos...
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The escalating concern over worldwide security and criminal activities has led to the emergence and significance of closed-circuit television video surveillance systems as an essential tool for diverse security purposes. These systems are extensively implemented and serve a crucial function in the surveillance and upkeep of security. The predominant purpose of video surveillance systems is to gather data primarily for evidentiary purposes subsequent to the occurrence of a criminal incident. The demand for video surveillance systems capable of autonomously monitoring and promptly identifying criminals or intruders in real-time is steadily increasing. Nevertheless, the existing facial recognition methods pose difficulties in reliably identifying individuals who are in motion within a video frame. Moreover, conventional approaches necessitate a substantial quantity of photographs in order to achieve precise recognition following the acquisition of an individual’s facial pattern. In order to tackle these concerns, we developed the implementation of input optimisation algorithms alongside a novel framework for real-time face recognition in the context of video surveillance. The input optimization algorithms, integrated with adaptive thresholding techniques, effectively reduce the need for manual outlier removal by actively identifying outliers for each specific case. The application of this optimisation strategy has demonstrated a substantial enhancement in both the efficiency and precision of our system in comparison to alternative baseline methodologies. Through the use of a reduced set of input image, our system is capable of attaining a heightened degree of improvements. Specifically, employing tracking and temporal voting techniques enables our system to accomplish a real-time face recognition accuracy of 90.91%. The findings of this study suggest that our approach has the potential to be a valuable tool in various applications that necessitate rapid and precise fac
A description of thermodynamics for continuum mechanical systems is presented in the coordinate-free language of exterior calculus. First, a careful description of the mathematical tools that are needed to formulate t...
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Existing grasp controllers usually either only support finger-tip grasps or need explicit configuration of the inner forces. We propose a novel grasp controller that supports arbitrary grasp types, including power gra...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798350377705
ISBN:
(纸本)9798350377712
Existing grasp controllers usually either only support finger-tip grasps or need explicit configuration of the inner forces. We propose a novel grasp controller that supports arbitrary grasp types, including power grasps with multi-contacts, while operating self-contained on before unseen objects. No detailed contact information is needed, but only a rough 3D model, e.g., reconstructed from a single depth image. First, the external wrench being applied to the object is estimated by using the measured torques at the joints. Then, the torques necessary to counteract the estimated wrench while keeping the object at its initial pose are predicted. The torques are commanded via desired joint angles to an underlying joint-level impedance controller. To reach real-time performance, we propose a learning-based approach that is based on a wrench estimator- and a torque predictor neural network. Both networks are trained in a supervised fashion using data generated via the analytical formulation of the controller. In an extensive simulation-based evaluation, we show that our controller is able to keep 83.1% of the tested grasps stable when applying external wrenches with up to 10 N. At the same time, we outperform the two tested baselines by being more efficient and inducing less involuntary object movement. Finally, we show that the controller also works on the real DLR-Hand II, reaching a cycle time of 6 ms. Website: ***/grasping
In this study, a communication system that quantifies human emotions and provides feedback control was fabricated for a communication robot. The robot can provide suggestions to users and relay transmissions during hu...
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In this paper, we discuss the deployment of an innovative autonomous inspection system to facilitate data collection, specifically focusing on pedestrian and vehicle counts within transportation infrastructure. Utiliz...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798350372274
ISBN:
(纸本)9798350372281
In this paper, we discuss the deployment of an innovative autonomous inspection system to facilitate data collection, specifically focusing on pedestrian and vehicle counts within transportation infrastructure. Utilizing bio-inspired robots, such as a robot dog, we explore new horizons in data gathering that supersede conventional methods. The robot dog, with its ability to navigate multiple terrains, acts as the primary data collection agent, ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness. These technologies together pave the way for real-time monitoring of pedestrian and vehicle flow, offering a holistic view of transportation usage and patterns. By integrating this data with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), the paper highlights the potential for creating smarter and more efficient transportation networks. This contemporary approach to data collection aligns with the rigorous standards and guidelines set forth by entities like AASHTO, emphasizing the role of automated systems in shaping the future of transportation management and infrastructure monitoring.
As humanoid robots transition from labs to realworld environments, it is essential to democratize robot control for non-expert users. Recent human-robot imitation algorithms focus on following a reference human motion...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798350373578
ISBN:
(纸本)9798350373585
As humanoid robots transition from labs to realworld environments, it is essential to democratize robot control for non-expert users. Recent human-robot imitation algorithms focus on following a reference human motion with high precision, but they are susceptible to the quality of the reference motion and require the human operator to simplify its movements to match the robot’s capabilities. Instead, we consider that the robot should understand and adapt the reference motion to its own abilities, facilitating the operator’s task. For that, we introduce a deep-learning model that anticipates the robot’s performance when imitating a given reference. Then, our system can generate multiple references given a highlevel task command, assign a score to each of them, and select the best reference to achieve the desired robot behavior. Our Self-AWare model (SAW) ranks potential robot behaviors based on various criteria, such as fall likelihood, adherence to the reference motion, and smoothness. We integrate advanced motion generation, robot control, and SAW in one unique system, ensuring optimal robot behavior for any task command. For instance, SAW can anticipate falls with 99.29% accuracy.
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