Contest-Driven Soft-Robotics Boost: The RoboSoft Grand Challenge

Cianchetti, Matteo; Manti, Mariangela; Corucci, Francesco; Laschi, Cecilia

doi:10.3389/frobt.2016.00055

Cited by 15 publications

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“…Moreover, the boundary between traditional robotics and soft robotics is narrowing, since most traditional robots have started to employ soft robotics technologies. Conversely, when mock-up realistic scenarios are proposed, the most effective mobile soft robots still often rely on traditional locomotion modalities [146], such as deformable wheels. As a matter of fact, no mobile soft robots have yet competed in traditional robotics competitions, such as RoboCup Search and Rescue [147], the DARPA Robotic challenge [148] or euRathlon [149].…”

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Fundamentals of soft robot locomotion

Calisti

Picardi

Laschi

2017

J. R. Soc. Interface.

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Soft robotics and its related technologies enable robot abilities in several robotics domains including, but not exclusively related to, manipulation, manufacturing, human -robot interaction and locomotion. Although field applications have emerged for soft manipulation and human-robot interaction, mobile soft robots appear to remain in the research stage, involving the somehow conflictual goals of having a deformable body and exerting forces on the environment to achieve locomotion. This paper aims to provide a reference guide for researchers approaching mobile soft robotics, to describe the underlying principles of soft robot locomotion with its pros and cons, and to envisage applications and further developments for mobile soft robotics.

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Section: Conclusion and Further Perspectivesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fundamentals of soft robot locomotion

Calisti

Picardi

Laschi

2017

J. R. Soc. Interface.

244

147

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“…Our laboratory tests revealed the high flexibility of the SIMBA manipulator to configure itself for object-oriented grasping or pouring water (see Figure 13b–d). In addition, during the first International Soft Robotic Challenge 2016 [33], SIMBA performed real-time tasks such as door opening and obstacle avoidance (see Figure 13e,f).…”

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Modular Continuum Manipulator: Analysis and Characterization of Its Basic Module

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Abstract:We present the basic module of a modular continuum arm (soft compliant manipulator for broad applications (SIMBA)). SIMBA is a robotic arm with a hybrid structure, namely a combination of rigid and soft components, which makes the arm highly versatile, dexterous, and robust. These key features are due to the design of its basic module, which is characterized by a three-dimensional workspace with a constant radius around its rotation axis, large and highly repeatable bending, complete rotation, and passive stiffness. We present an extensive analysis and characterization of the basic module of the SIMBA arm in terms of design, fabrication, kinematic model, stiffness, and bending behavior. All the theoretical models presented were validated with empirical results. Our findings show a positional typical error of less than ≈6% in module diameter (highly repeatable) with a passive stiffness of 0.8 N/mm (≈1 kg load). Our aim is to demonstrate that this kind of robotic element can be exploited as an elementary module of a more complex structure, which can be used in any application requiring high directional stiffness but without the need for an active stiffness mechanism, as is the case in daily activities (e.g., door opening, water pouring, obstacle avoidance, and manipulation tasks).

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“…As an emerging research field, competitions are relatively recent in their inception. The 2016 Robosoft Grand Challenge consisted of three team challenges: manipulation, terrestrial locomotion, and underwater locomotion [107]. The Annual Soft Robotics Competition ran annually between 2015 and 2018.…”

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A Review of Physics Simulators for Robotic Applications

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Chand²,

Vanderkop³

et al. 2021

IEEE Access

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The use of simulators in robotics research is widespread, underpinning the majority of recent advances in the field. There are now more options available to researchers than ever before, however navigating through the plethora of choices in search of the right simulator is often non-trivial. Depending on the field of research and the scenario to be simulated there will often be a range of suitable physics simulators from which it is difficult to ascertain the most relevant one. We have compiled a broad review of physics simulators for use within the major fields of robotics research. More specifically, we navigate through key sub-domains and discuss the features, benefits, applications and use-cases of the different simulators categorised by the respective research communities. Our review provides an extensive index of the leading physics simulators applicable to robotics researchers and aims to assist them in choosing the best simulator for their use case.

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Contest-Driven Soft-Robotics Boost: The RoboSoft Grand Challenge

Cited by 15 publications

References 42 publications

Fundamentals of soft robot locomotion

Fundamentals of soft robot locomotion

Modular Continuum Manipulator: Analysis and Characterization of Its Basic Module

A Review of Physics Simulators for Robotic Applications

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