Towards Living Machines: current and future trends of tactile sensing, grasping, and social robotics

Vouloutsi, Vasiliki; Cominelli, Lorenzo; Doğar, Mehmet R.; Lepora, Nathan F.; Zito, Claudio; Martinez-Hernandez, Uriel

doi:10.1088/1748-3190/acb7b9

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“…Despite the recent advances in tactile sensor technology and tactile informationprocessing techniques, there are still many challenges ahead of the domain for improvement [118,180]. The shortcomings can be categorised into algorithmic and practical challenges.…”

Section: Complexities Associated With Tactile Sensorsmentioning

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Tactile-Sensing Technologies: Trends, Challenges and Outlook in Agri-Food Manipulation

Mandil,

Rajendran,

Nazari

et al. 2023

Sensors

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Tactile sensing plays a pivotal role in achieving precise physical manipulation tasks and extracting vital physical features. This comprehensive review paper presents an in-depth overview of the growing research on tactile-sensing technologies, encompassing state-of-the-art techniques, future prospects, and current limitations. The paper focuses on tactile hardware, algorithmic complexities, and the distinct features offered by each sensor. This paper has a special emphasis on agri-food manipulation and relevant tactile-sensing technologies. It highlights key areas in agri-food manipulation, including robotic harvesting, food item manipulation, and feature evaluation, such as fruit ripeness assessment, along with the emerging field of kitchen robotics. Through this interdisciplinary exploration, we aim to inspire researchers, engineers, and practitioners to harness the power of tactile-sensing technology for transformative advancements in agri-food robotics. By providing a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape and future prospects, this review paper serves as a valuable resource for driving progress in the field of tactile sensing and its application in agri-food systems.

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Section: Complexities Associated With Tactile Sensorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Tactile-Sensing Technologies: Trends, Challenges and Outlook in Agri-Food Manipulation

Mandil,

Rajendran,

Nazari

et al. 2023

Sensors

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“…Karabegovic and Banjanovic-Mehmedovic (2021) covered the design and applications of service robots in various fields, including public relations, education, agriculture, and more, including advancements in AI and collaborative service robots. Vouloutsi et al (2023) discussed the progress and future challenges in tactile sensing, grasping, and social robotics, emphasizing the creation of artificial systems that can robustly interact with the environment. Chi et al (2023) investigated customers' acceptance of AI robots in hospitality services, emphasizing the role of trust and cultural influences on intentions to use, contributing to HRI frameworks and promoting AI robot applications in diverse cultures.…”

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confidence: 99%

Social Robotics Business and Computing

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Lewis, 2014), as therapeutic robots for children with autism spectrum disorder (Cabibihan et al., 2013), and as educational robots for special teaching-learning approaches (Kim et al., 2015).Social robots are innovative autonomous systems that feature a physical robot component, typically designed with a humanoid or anthropomorphic form (Sandini, 2019). They are connected to online services through a network infrastructure, which allows them to go beyond traditional robotic functionality (de Araujo et al., 2022). Equipped with devices such as cameras, microphones, and sensors, they can capture a user's physical activity state (e.g., walking, standing, running, etc.), store personalized information (e.g., face, voice, location, activity pattern, etc.), and interact with humans through communication and service delivery (Wirtz et al., 2018). Empowered with characteristics such as speech, gestures, and eye-gaze, which can be customized to a particular user or social context, social robots can behave like natural partners engaging humans in social interactions (Robert, et al., 2020). Thus, social robots use body language that corresponds to the information being expressed verbally, simulating human behavior and attitude. They can be programmed to interact with humans by performing tasks that adhere to specific social cues and rules. Examples of social robots are SoftBank Robotics' Pepper, Romeo and NAO, ASUS's Zenbo, Misty Robotics' Misty II, Blue Frog Robotics' Buddy, Human Robotics' Robios, and Ubtech Robotics' Lynx.Social robots often come equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities that enable features such as human facial, voice, and emotion recognition, providing for more immersive and interactive experiences (Sandini, et al., 2018;Wu, 2015;Chen, 2021). Along with AI, these robots rely on network data transmission protocols and cloud data storage to function optimally. They also often feature human-like personalities and characteristics to enhance human-machine communication (Wykowska et al., 2015;Sorrentino et al., 2021). The range of activities that social robots can perform

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“…The fascination with creating autonomous robots that can mimic human actions seamlessly has long captured the human imagination, as exemplified by narratives in "Westworld" and the concept of Skynet. Central to this challenge is the development of dexterous hands and reliable manipulation actions, a domain that remains one of the most formidable in robotics research [1].…”

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Advancements and Challenges in Robot Grasping and Manipulation for Aspiring Researchers

Zito

2024

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Robot grasping and manipulation represent pivotal aspects of robotics research with profound implications for the future of autonomous systems. This report delves into the intricacies of designing robotic hands, the hurdles in creating robust manipulation actions, and the advancements in the field that poised to catalyze a new era of autonomy. Drawing inspiration from science fiction’s portrayal of robotics, we bridge the conceptual gap between fiction and ongoing real-world technical research, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview for students interested in robotics.

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Towards Living Machines: current and future trends of tactile sensing, grasping, and social robotics

Cited by 5 publications

References 158 publications

Tactile-Sensing Technologies: Trends, Challenges and Outlook in Agri-Food Manipulation

Tactile-Sensing Technologies: Trends, Challenges and Outlook in Agri-Food Manipulation

Social Robotics Business and Computing

Advancements and Challenges in Robot Grasping and Manipulation for Aspiring Researchers

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