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Structural design and coupling analysis of multimode variable coupling parallel mobile robots
Yiwen Jiang, Chunyan ZhangThere is coupling between the branches of mobile parallel robots, similar to traditional parallel mechanisms, but there is currently relatively little research on the coupling…
The sliding mode controller with composite reaching law for upper limb rehabilitation robot
Peng Wang, Luyu Liu, Fanghao Nan, RenQuan DongAssisted training using upper limb rehabilitation robots is beneficial for flaccid paralysis patients in recovering their functional abilities. In the assisted training mode, the…
LB-LIOSAM: an improved mapping and localization method with loop detection
Bowen Li, Xiaoci Huang, Jiaming Cai, Fang MaIn large-scale environments, LIO-SAM (Tightly-coupled Lidar Inertial Odometry via Smoothing and Mapping) exhibits poor robustness due to the accumulation of errors caused by…
Recent developments in autonomous floor-cleaning robots: a review
Sarah Butaney, Kumar Gaurav, Prabhat Ranjan, Nikhil Vivek ShrivasAutonomous floor-cleaning robots (AFCRs) have become increasingly popular due to their ability to provide efficient and effective cleaning without the need for human intervention…
An efficient single-shot global localization method for indoor mobile robots usingphase correlation
Song Du, Tao Chen, Yijie WuThe purposes of this paper are to solve the low-efficiency problem caused by large search space in global localization and develop an efficient global localization method…
Research on 3D humanoid robot pose estimation based on HRNet-Epipolar and CRF robot model by multiple view
Kexin Wang, Yubin Pei, Zhengxiao Li, Xuanyin WangThis paper aims to present an unmarked method including entire two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) methods to recover absolute 3D humanoid robot poses from multiview…
Design of soft end-effector with variable structure for gripping of fragile parts in small-sized shafts and holes
Shengqi Guan, Tengfei Ma, Zhenhu Hao, Shibo WangWhen handling small-sized shafts and holes, achieving optimal safety, size compatibility and shape adaptability using rigid grippers presents significant problems. Recent…
EMSA-IK: a real-time evolutionary multi-objective semi-analytical inverse kinematics algorithm for redundant manipulators
Zhaoyang Chen, Kang Min, Xinyang Fan, Baoxu Tu, Fenglei Ni, Hong LiuThis paper aims to propose a real-time evolutionary multi-objective semi-analytical inverse kinematics (IK) algorithm (EMSA-IK) for solving the multi-objective IK of redundant…
Policy improvement of the dynamical movement primitives and stiffness primitives framework for robot learning variable stiffness manipulation
Danmei Ren, Feifei BianHuman beings are able to adjust their arm stiffness in daily life tasks. This paper aims to enable a robot to learn these human-like variable stiffness motor skills autonomously.
Multimodal flexible electronic skin with adjustable module size for robot collision detection
Guangming Xue, Guodong Chen, Lining Sun, Huicong LiuThis paper aims to present a modular multimodal flexible electronic skin that can be used for robot collision detection in human–robot interactions. This type of electronic skin…
Autonomous positioning, capturing, and grasping mechanism for robot end effectors based on the attraction domain relationship
Shufeng Tang, Guoqing Zhao, Yun Zhi, Ligen Qi, Renjie Huang, Hong Chang, Shijie Guo, Xuewei ZhangThis paper aims to solve the problem of uncertain position and attitude between unstructured terrain robot and grasped target and insufficient control accuracy in extreme…
A swarm model with constraint coordination mechanism for unmanned aerial vehicle swarm formation maintenance in dense environments
Hui Xiong, Xiuzhi Shi, JinZhen Liu, Yimei Chen, Jiaxing WangThe formation of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarm plays a critical role in numerous applications, such as unmanned agriculture, environmental monitoring and cooperative…
Digital twin-enhanced robotic system for remote diesel engine assembly defect inspection
Kai Wang, Xiang Wang, Chao Tan, Shijie Dong, Fang Zhao, Shiguo LianThis study aims to streamline and enhance the assembly defect inspection process in diesel engine production. Traditional manual inspection methods are labor-intensive and…
Calibration of a dual-robot collaborative system for drilling tasks on spacecraft core cabins
Xiaoyu Lu, Wei Tian, Xingdao Lu, Bo Li, Wenhe LiaoThis study aims to propose a calibration method to enhance the positioning accuracy in dual-robot collaborative operations, aiming to address the challenge of drilling hole…
Adaptive impedance control method for manipulator based on radial basis function
Shufeng Tang, Zhijie Chai, Xin Wang, Hong Chang, Xiaodong GuoIn view of the unknown environmental parameters and uncertain interference during gripping by the manipulator, it is difficult to obtain an effective gripping force with the…
An online error compensation strategy for hybrid robot based on grating feedback
Pengkun Cheng, Juliang Xiao, Wei Zhao, Yangyang Zhang, Haitao Liu, Xianlei ShanThis paper aims to enhance the machining accuracy of hybrid robots by treating the moving platform as the first joint of a serial robot for direct position measurement and…
Optimize data association of point cloud to improve the quality of mapping and positioning
Guangbing Zhou, Letian Quan, Kaixuan Huang, Shunqing Zhang, Shugong XuAccurate mapping is crucial for the positioning and navigation of mobile robots. Recent advancements in algorithms and the accuracy of LiDAR sensors have led to a gradual…
High climbing and obstacle-crossing performance intelligent tracked inspection robot for cable trenches
Linjie Dong, Renfei Zhang, Xiaohan Liu, Jie Li, Xingsong Wang, Tian MengqianRegular cable trench inspection is crucial, and robotics automation provides an efficient and safer alternative to manual labor. However, existing robots have limited capabilities…
An effective trajectory scheduling method for a 5-DOF hybrid machining robot
Haitao Liu, Junfu Zhou, Guangxi Li, Juliang Xiao, Xucang ZhengThis paper aims to present a new trajectory scheduling method to generate a smooth and continuous trajectory for a hybrid machining robot.
Adaptive EC-GPR: a hybrid torque prediction model for mobile robots with unknown terrain disturbances
Yiting Kang, Biao Xue, Jianshu Wei, Riya Zeng, Mengbo Yan, Fei LiThe accurate prediction of driving torque demand is essential for the development of motion controllers for mobile robots on complex terrains. This paper aims to propose a hybrid…
Design of a multi-manipulator robot for relieving welding residual stress
Qing Liu, Chengjun Wang, Chenchen Shang, Jiabao LiThe purpose of this study is to reduce the residual stress in welded workpieces, optimize the vibratory stress relief treatment process through the use of a vibration generator…
High-performance foot trajectory tracking control of hydraulic legged robots based on fixed-time disturbance observers
Shanshuai Niu, Junzheng Wang, Jiangbo ZhaoThere are various uncertain and nonlinear problems in hydraulic legged robot systems, including parameter uncertainty, unmodeled dynamics and external disturbances. This study…
Mechanism design and mechanical analysis of pipeline inspection robot
Yongming Wang, Jinlong Wang, Qi Zhou, Sai Feng, Xiaomin WangThis study aims to address the issues of limited pipe diameter adaptability and low inspection efficiency of current pipeline inspection robots, a new type of pipeline inspection…
Design and analysis of wheel-tracked composite magnetic adsorption wall-climbing robot
Minglong Xu, Song Xue, Qionghua Wang, Shaoxiang He, Rui Deng, Zenong Li, Ying Zhang, Qiankun Li, Rongchao LiThis study aims to improve the stability and obstacle surmounting ability of the traditional wall-climbing robot on the surface of the ship, a wheel-track composite magnetic…
Design and experiment of CLIBOT, a novel UHV insulator climbing robot with discrete optimization
Yunxiang Li, Yunfei Ai, Jinzhou Zou, Liangyu Liu, Chengjian Liu, Siheng Fu, Dehua Zou, Wang WeiBy analyzing the shortcomings of existing insulator robots, a novel ultra high voltage (UHV) insulator climbing robot, which could transfer between adjacent insulator strings, is…
Model optimization and acceleration method based on meta-learning and model pruning for laser vision weld tracking system
Yanbiao Zou, Jianhui YangThis paper aims to propose a lightweight, high-accuracy object detection model designed to enhance seam tracking quality under strong arcs and splashes condition. Simultaneously…
A hybrid formation path planning based on the velocity-virtual spring method in dynamic environments
Yimei Chen, Huanhuan Cheng, Baoquan LiThe purpose of this study is to propose a path-planning strategy based on the velocity-virtual spring method to realize collision-free tasks in dynamic environments and further…
Toward precise dense 3D reconstruction of indoor hallway: a confidence-based panoramic LiDAR point cloud fusion approach
Hongtai Cheng, Jiayi HanIndoor hallways are the most common and indispensable part of people’s daily life, commercial and industrial activities. This paper aims to achieve high-precision and dense 3D…
YLS-SLAM: a real-time dynamic visual SLAM based on semantic segmentation
Dan Feng, Zhenyu Yin, Xiaohui Wang, Feiqing Zhang, Zisong WangTraditional visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) systems are primarily based on the assumption that the environment is static, which makes them struggle with the…
Visual SLAM algorithm in dynamic environment based on deep learning
Yingjie Yu, Shuai Chen, Xinpeng Yang, Changzhen Xu, Sen Zhang, Wendong XiaoThis paper proposes a self-supervised monocular depth estimation algorithm under multiple constraints, which can generate the corresponding depth map end-to-end based on RGB…
Research on motion planning system for wall-climbing mobile manipulator for large steel structures welding operation
Yan Xu, Yaqiu Liu, Xun Liu, Baoyu Wang, Lin Zhang, Zhengwen NieThe purpose of this study is to address the welding demands within large steel structures by presenting a global spatial motion planning algorithm for a mobile manipulator. This…
Industry 4.0 in small and medium enterprises: a state-of-the-art science mapping review
Md Faizal Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi, Mohamad Reeduan Mustapha, Puteri Fadzline Muhamad Tamyez, Amirul Syafiq Sadun, Idris Gautama So, Anderes GuiThis study comprehensively reviews the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which refers to Industry 4.0 (IR 4.0) applications in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Multinational…
Visual servoing method of high voltage capacitor tower maintenance robot in bolt tightening
Yuze Wu, Jianbin Liao, Liangyu Liu, Yu Yan, Yunfei Ai, Yunxiang Li, Wang WeiThis paper aims to address the challenges of the capacitor tower maintenance robot during bolt tightening in high-voltage substations, including difficulties in bolt positioning…
Research on robot tracking force control algorithm based on neural networks
Liang Du, Meng XiaoThis study aims to propose a force control algorithm based on neural networks, which enables a robot to follow a changing reference force trajectory when in contact with human…
Path optimization of underwater vehicles in multi-obstacle environment based on energy constraint strategy
Chang Yuan, Xinyu Wu, Donghai Zeng, Baoren LiTo solve the problem that the underwater vehicles is difficult to turn and exit in a small range in the face of complex marine environment such as concave and ring under the…
Structural design and control strategy of a cable-driven robot under high-altitude facade conditions with large span and multiple constraints
Feiyu Hou, Chaofeng Liu, Hongbo Jiang, Zhiren Tang, Pingtan Fang, Shenglan WangThis paper explores the challenges of using cable-driven parallel robots on high-altitude, large-span facades, where redundancy in multicable systems and the elastic deformation…
A novel deep learning method for motion assessment in upper limb rehabilitation grasping test
Lei Yang, Fuhai Zhang, Jingbin Zhu, Yili FuThe accuracy and reliability of upper limb motion assessment have received great attention in the field of rehabilitation. Grasping test is widely carried out for motion…
Design and application of bidirectional soft actuator with multiangle chambers
Yehao Wen, Chang Chen, Zhengnan Lyu, Yuandong Liang, Zhongyu ZhangThis study aims to introduce a novel bidirectional soft actuator as an enhancement to conventional pneumatic network actuators. This improvement involves integrating air chambers…
An automatic robot for ultrasonic partial discharge detection of gas-insulated switchgear
Run Yang, Jingru Li, Taiyun Zhu, Di Hu, Erbao DongGas-insulated switchgear (GIS) stands as a pivotal component in power systems, susceptible to partial discharge occurrences. Nevertheless, manual inspection proves…
Enhancing dexterous hand control: a distributed architecture for machine learning integration
Baoxu Tu, Yuanfei Zhang, Wangyang Li, Fenglei Ni, Minghe JinThe aim of this paper is to enhance the control performance of dexterous hands, enabling them to handle the high data flow from multiple sensors and to meet the deployment…
Design and application of a vehicle robot to FAST reflector surface
Lichun Zhu, Zhiqian Jiang, Long Qiao, Meng Zou, Guangming ChenThis paper aims to introduce a wheeled vehicle robot for adapting to the surface terrain of the 500-m diameter reflector of the FAST radio telescope in China.
Mechanoreception of pneumatic soft robotic finger without tactile sensor based on dual-position feature
Kai Shi, Jun Li, Gang BaoMechanoreception is crucial for robotic planning and control applications, and for robotic fingers, mechanoreception is generally obtained through tactile sensors. As a new type…
An obstacle avoidance method for robotic arm based on reinforcement learning
Peng Wu, Heng Su, Hao Dong, Tengfei Liu, Min Li, Zhihao ChenRobotic arms play a crucial role in various industrial operations, such as sorting, assembly, handling and spraying. However, traditional robotic arm control algorithms often…
Human-following task without a prior map
Zhiqiang Zhou, Yong Fu, Wei WuThe human-following task is a fundamental function in human–robot collaboration. It requires a robot to recognize and locate a target person, plan a path and avoid obstacles. To…
Topology-preserved distorted space path planning
Yangmin Xie, Qiaoni Yang, Rui Zhou, Zhiyan Cao, Hang ShiFast obstacle avoidance path planning is a challenging task for multijoint robots navigating through cluttered workspaces. This paper aims to address this issue by proposing an…
Adaptive autonomous navigation system for coal mine inspection robots: overcoming intersection challenges
Hongwei Wang, Chao Li, Wei Liang, Di Wang, Linhu YaoIn response to the navigation challenges faced by coal mine tunnel inspection robots in semistructured underground intersection environments, many current studies rely on…
Research on improved active disturbance rejection control strategy for hydraulic-driven Stewart stabilization platform
Xingyu Qu, Zhenyang Li, Qilong Chen, Chengkun Peng, Qinghe WangIn response to the severe lag in tracking the response of the Stewart stability platform after adding overload, as well as the impact of nonlinear factors such as load and…
Design and control of variable stiffness joint based on magnetic flux adjustment mechanism
Ming Zhang, Lei Hou, Huaichao Guo, Hongyu Li, Feng Sun, Lijin FangThis study aims to improve the robot’s performance during interactions with human and uncertain environments.
An efficient and accurate force/torque sensing method based on an excitation trajectory
Kang Min, Fenglei Ni, Hong LiuThe purpose of the paper is to propose an efficient and accurate force/torque (F/T) sensing method for the robotic wrist-mounted six-dimensional F/T sensor based on an excitation…
Operation space analysis and trajectory planning of mechanical arm in narrow space for GIS (gas insulated switchgear) inspection robot
Zhimin Pan, Yu Yan, Yizhou Huang, Wei Jiang, Gao Cheng Ye, Hong Jun LiThe purpose of this paper is to achieve optimal climbing control of the gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) robot, as the authors know that the GIS inspection robot is a kind of…
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- Dr Dimitrios Chrysostomou
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