Supernumerary Robotic Limbs For Human Augmentation In Overhead Assembly Tasks

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Supernumerary Robotic Limbs For Human Augmentation In Overhead Assembly Tasks
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Author : Lawrence Zack Bright
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Supernumerary Robotic Limbs For Human Augmentation In Overhead Assembly Tasks written by Lawrence Zack Bright and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
Manufacturing tasks are highly demanding of work, and there is an especially high prevalence of injury associated with overhead tasks which are taxing to the shoulder and upper body. To assist workers completing these tasks, and to increase overall productivity, safety and effectiveness, we introduce a novel design of Supernumerary Robotic Limb (SRL). This is a robotic arm worn on the shoulder of the technician/- worker which extends the human capability with implicit force control algorithms that allow for intuitive control and interface of the extra robot arm. Affectionately dubbed Aucto, the robotic arm can lift an object and hold it while the wearer is securing the object using a tool with both hands. The worker does not have to take a laborious posture for a long time, reducing fatigue and injuries. Furthermore, a single worker can execute the task, which would otherwise require two workers. Two technical challenges and novel solutions are presented. One is to make the wearable robot simple and lightweight with use of a new type of granular jamming gripper that can grasp diverse objects from an arbitrary direction. This eliminates the need for orienting the gripper against the object with three-axis wrist joints, reducing the number of degrees of freedom (DOF) from 6 to 3. The other is an effective control algorithm that allows the wearer to move freely while the robot on the shoulder is holding an object. Unlike a robot sitting on a floor, the SRL worn by a human is disturbed by the movement of the wearer. An admittance-based control algorithm allows the robot to hold the object stably and securely despite the human movement and changes in posture. A 3 DOF prototype robot with a new granular jamming gripper and an ergonomic body mounting gear is developed and tested. It is demonstrated that the robot can hold a large object securely in the overhead area despite the movement of the wearer while performing an assembly work.
Intelligent Robotics And Applications
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Author : Huayong Yang
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-10-12
Intelligent Robotics And Applications written by Huayong Yang and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-12 with Computers categories.
The 9-volume set LNAI 14267-14275 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2023, which took place in Hangzhou, China, during July 5–7, 2023. The 413 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 630 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Human-Centric Technologies for Seamless Human-Robot Collaboration; Multimodal Collaborative Perception and Fusion; Intelligent Robot Perception in Unknown Environments; Vision-Based Human Robot Interaction and Application. Part II: Vision-Based Human Robot Interaction and Application; Reliable AI on Machine Human Reactions; Wearable Sensors and Robots; Wearable Robots for Assistance, Augmentation and Rehabilitation of Human Movements; Perception and Manipulation of Dexterous Hand for Humanoid Robot. Part III: Perception and Manipulation of Dexterous Hand for Humanoid Robot; Medical Imaging for Biomedical Robotics; Advanced Underwater Robot Technologies; Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms; Evaluation of Wearable Robots for Assistance and Rehabilitation; 3D Printing Soft Robots. Part IV: 3D Printing Soft Robots; Dielectric Elastomer Actuators for Soft Robotics; Human-like Locomotion and Manipulation; Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning for Smart Robots. Part V: Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning for Smart Robots; Robotic Tactile Sensation, Perception, and Applications; Advanced Sensing and Control Technology for Human-Robot Interaction; Knowledge-Based Robot Decision-Making and Manipulation; Design and Control of Legged Robots. Part VI: Design and Control of Legged Robots; Robots in Tunnelling and Underground Space; Robotic Machining of Complex Components; Clinically Oriented Design in Robotic Surgery and Rehabilitation; Visual and Visual-Tactile Perception for Robotics. Part VII: Visual and Visual-Tactile Perception for Robotics; Perception, Interaction, and Control of Wearable Robots; Marine Robotics and Applications; Multi-Robot Systems for Real World Applications; Physical and Neurological Human-Robot Interaction. Part VIII: Physical and Neurological Human-Robot Interaction; Advanced Motion Control Technologies for Mobile Robots; Intelligent Inspection Robotics; Robotics in Sustainable Manufacturing for Carbon Neutrality; Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms. Part IX: Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms; Cutting-Edge Research in Robotics.
Intelligent Robotics And Applications
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Author : Xin-Jun Liu
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-10-17
Intelligent Robotics And Applications written by Xin-Jun Liu and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-17 with Computers categories.
The 4-volume set LNAI 13013 – 13016 constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2021, which took place in Yantai, China, during October 22-25, 2021. The 299 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 386 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Robotics dexterous manipulation; sensors, actuators, and controllers for soft and hybrid robots; cable-driven parallel robot; human-centered wearable robotics; hybrid system modeling and human-machine interface; robot manipulation skills learning; micro_nano materials, devices, and systems for biomedical applications; actuating, sensing, control, and instrumentation for ultra-precision engineering; human-robot collaboration; robotic machining; medical robot; machine intelligence for human motion analytics; human-robot interaction for service robots; novel mechanisms, robots and applications; space robot and on-orbit service; neural learning enhanced motion planning and control for human robot interaction; medical engineering.
Advances In Guidance Navigation And Control
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Author : Liang Yan
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-02-10
Advances In Guidance Navigation And Control written by Liang Yan and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-10 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book features the latest theoretical results and techniques in the field of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) of vehicles and aircrafts. It covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, intelligent computing communication and control; new methods of navigation, estimation and tracking; control of multiple moving objects; manned and autonomous unmanned systems; guidance, navigation and control of miniature aircraft; and sensor systems for guidance, navigation and control etc. Presenting recent advances in the form of illustrations, tables, and text, it also provides detailed information of a number of the studies, to offer readers insights for their own research. In addition, the book addresses fundamental concepts and studies in the development of GNC, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and researchers wanting to further their understanding of guidance, navigation, and control.
Design And Control Of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs
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Author : Federico Parietti
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Design And Control Of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs written by Federico Parietti and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with categories.
Humans possess the remarkable ability to control their four natural limbs in a voluntary, accurate and independent manner. The simultaneous use of two or more limbs allows humans to learn and robustly perform a wide range of complex tasks. Since the use of multiple limbs enables humans to master advanced motor skills, it would be interesting to study whether having additional limbs would enable users to expand their skill set beyond its natural limits. Inspired by this vision, we propose a new form of human augmentation: a wearable robot that augments its user by providing him with an additional set of robotic limbs. We named this new device Supernumerary Robotic Limbs (SRL). However, humans have never had the possibility to control additional, powered limbs besides their natural arms and legs. The main theme of this thesis, besides realizing a prototype of the robot and proving its usefulness in realworld tasks, is demonstrating that humans can voluntarily control additional limbs as if they were a part of their own body. We realized a lightweight (3.5 kg), comfortable prototype of the SRL that can be easily worn by an unassisted user. Two robotic limbs can assist the user in both manufacturing and locomotion tasks. We created control strategies that take advantage of the independence of the robotic limbs, enabling them to provide optimal assistance in specific tasks such as weight support, body stabilization, using powered tools, sitting/standing and dynamic walking. Finally, we developed an EMG-based control interface that enables users to voluntarily control the motion of the robotic limbs, without interfering with the posture of the rest of the body. The new augmentation technology presented in this thesis opens up new possibilities in the field of wearable robotics. The voluntary control of additional robotic limbs falls within the range of motor skills that humans can learn, and enables the acquisition of a new set of complex skills that would not be achievable using only the natural body..
Supernumerary Robotic Limbs
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Author : Baldin Adolfo Llorens-Bonilla
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Supernumerary Robotic Limbs written by Baldin Adolfo Llorens-Bonilla and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with categories.
Full automation of repetitive and/or specialized tasks has become a preferred means to meet the needs of manufacturing industries. However, some tasks cannot be fully automated due to their complexity or the nature of the work environment. In such cases, semi-automation through human-robot collaboration is a strong alternative that still maintains a high level of efficiency in task execution. This thesis focused on the control and coordination issues of the Supernumerary Robotic Limbs (SRL); a pair of wearable robotic limbs that are a potential solution to these issues. The first purpose of this study was to adequately model the collaborative aspect of a task that is conventionally performed by two coworkers. This was achieved through the Coloured Petri Nets (CPN) tool, which was able to model the collaboration between two coworkers by using the SRL and its operator instead. The second purpose of this work was to evaluate how to implement a sensor suit to establish reliable communication between the SRL and its operator. Using data-driven methods for detection, we were able to monitor the operator's current state. By combining this data with the CPN task model we were able to relay the operator's intentions to the SRL. This enabled the SRL to follow the CPN process model in a timely and coordinated manner together with its operator. The third and final section of this thesis focused on considering the interchangeability of roles between the SRL and its operator. We used a datadriven approach to model a task where the SRL and its operator had to perform a simultaneous dynamic task. This was performed by using teach by demonstration techniques on process data from two workers. A control algorithm was then extracted from the actions of the supporting worker. Both the process model and the sensor suit, together with the detection algorithms, were implemented and validated using the first prototype of the SRL. Results show that the SRL was successful in autonomously coordinating with its operator and completing an intercostal assembly task.
Contributions Of The Human Operator To Supernumerary Robotic Limbs
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Author : Jacob William Guggenheim
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Contributions Of The Human Operator To Supernumerary Robotic Limbs written by Jacob William Guggenheim and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
An expanding literature base has applied Supernumerary Robotic Limbs (Superlimbs) to fields as diverse as heavy industry, robotic surgery, and assistive technology. While the list of applications has grown, and the designs have become more diverse, the research community has focused almost exclusively on the robotic system's role in augmenting the humans capabilities. This represents only one side of the issue; little research has explored the role of the human operator. This thesis represents the first in-depth exploration of the humans contributions to the Superlimb-human system. We began by examining the control strategy of Superlimbs by asking whether fully manual control of the Superlimbs was viable when the human operator was asked to perform simultaneous and independent tasks with both their robotic and natural limbs. Although we found that the human operator was able to control all four limbs-two robotic, two natural-simultaneously, we found that the human operator performed worse with their natural limbs when controlling all four limbs as compared to when the human operator was only controlling their natural limbs. Thus, when designing Superlimbs for a task set that requires the human and the robot to perform simultaneous independent tasks, this study points to the need for reducing the number of Superlimb degrees of freedom (DOFs) the human must manually control either through design or control. In order to achieve this reduction, we next exploited the high redundancy and flexibility of the human body. First, we proposed a methodology for reduced-actuator Superlimbs by exploiting the human operators' ability to manipulate the base of the Superlimb. Based upon this methodology, we realized a lightweight Superlimb that could assist a human operator by opening a door when the human operator's hands are busy. Second, we proposed a novel control input methodology for communicating a rich variety of commands to the Superlimbs while both hands are busy. Based upon this methodology, and in combination with an intermittent control structure, we controlled the reduced-actuator Superlimb described above with action primitives to assist a human operator by opening a door when the human operator was holding a large box. Finally, as the Superlimb's state changes, that change is reflected as a change in the forces and torques felt by the human operator at the base of the Superlimb. We found that this inherent haptic feedback allowed the operator to both perform closed-loop manually control of the force output of a Superlimb and to supervise the autonomous actions of a Superlimb. In sum, this thesis explores how Superlimbs can be designed to exploit the benefits while limiting the challenges of being attached to a human operator.
Supernumerary Robotic Limbs
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Author : Clark Michael Davenport
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Supernumerary Robotic Limbs written by Clark Michael Davenport and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with categories.
As the workforce within manufacturing grows older, especially within aircraft manufacturing, the need for new technologies to assist workers arises. If a technology could offer improvements to an aircraft manufacturing laborer's efficiency, as well as reduce the load on his body, it could potentially see vast use. This thesis discusses a potential solution to these issues - the Supernumerary Robotic Limbs (SRL). These limbs could potentially increase the workspace of the human operator to him more efficient, as well as reduce the load on the human while he performs staining tasks. It accomplishes this by providing the worker with extra arms in the form of a wearable backpack. This thesis first evaluates how the torques imposed on a human are affected when he uses an SRL-like device to help bear a static load. It is shown that the human work load necessary to bear such a load is reduced substantially. The second focus of this thesis is the skill acquisition. A data-driven approach is taken to learn trajectories and a leader-follower coordination relationship. This is done by generating teaching data representing trajectories and coordination information with two humans, then transferring the pertinent information to a robot that assumes the role of the follower. This coordination is validated in a simple one-dimension example, and is implemented on a robot that coordinates with a human leader during a control-box wiring task.
Analysis Design And Control Of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs Coupled To A Human
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Author : Phillip Howard Daniel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
Analysis Design And Control Of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs Coupled To A Human written by Phillip Howard Daniel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with categories.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a prevalent type of injury in many careers such as ship and aircraft building, farming, and construction. These injuries cost companies and governments a great deal of money, and cause workers a great deal of discomfort. This thesis investigates how a new type of wearable robot can reduce the risk of contracting a MSD.
Design And Control Of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs For Near Ground Work
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Author : Daniel Kurek
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Design And Control Of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs For Near Ground Work written by Daniel Kurek and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
Supernumerary Robotic Limbs (SRLs) are a recent form of robot that augment natural human abilities through the addition of body-mounted robotic appendages which can move independently of the wearer. This thesis provides a detailed analysis of the MantisBot, an SRL morphology that provides a wearer with two torso-mounted limbs that support the body in crawling- and kneeling-like positions, such that the wearer's natural arms are free to do useful work near the ground. First, the concept and its motivations are discussed, followed by a biomechanical analysis of the human-robot system. Two full-scale prototypes are then introduced, and control laws used in supporting a wearer's body both statically using impedance control, and dynamically using predictive models of natural crawling gaits, are developed. Finally, the system is experimentally validated, and it is concluded that SRLs for near-ground work are a valid and useful tool for improving worker comfort and productivity.