Force control implemented by a passive mechanical device (perhaps a wrist) has inherent advantages over active implementations. A passive mechanical device can regain some of the ...
Traditionally, the topics of compiler construction and language processing have been taught as an elective course in Computer Science curricula. As such, students may graduate wit...
— We describe the design and control of a new bio-inspired climbing robot designed to scale smooth vertical surfaces using directional adhesive materials. The robot, called Stick...
Sangbae Kim, Matthew Spenko, Salomon Trujillo, Bar...
At the intersection of robotics, computational geometry, and manufacturingengineering, we have identifieda collection of research problems with near-term industrial applications. ...
— For humanoid robots which are able to assist humans in their daily life, the capability for adequate interaction with human operators is a key feature. If one considers that mo...