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Robotic assembly solution by human-in-the-loop teaching method based on real-time stiffness modulation

Robotic assembly solution by human-in-the-loop teaching method based on real-time stiffness... We propose a novel human-in-the-loop approach for teaching robots how to solve assembly tasks in unpredictable and unstructured environments. In the proposed method the human sensorimotor system is integrated into the robot control loop though a teleoperation setup. The approach combines a 3-DoF end-effector force feedback with an interface for modulation of the robot end-effector stiffness. When operating in unpredictable and unstructured environments, modulation of limb impedance is essential in terms of successful task execution, stability and safety. We developed a novel hand-held stiffness control interface that is controlled by the motion of the human finger. A teaching approach was then used to achieve autonomous robot operation. In the experiments, we analysed and solved two part-assembly tasks: sliding a bolt fitting inside a groove and driving a self-tapping screw into a material of unknown properties. We experimentally compared the proposed method to complementary robot learning methods and analysed the potential benefits of direct stiffness modulation in the force-feedback teleoperation. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Autonomous Robots Springer Journals

Robotic assembly solution by human-in-the-loop teaching method based on real-time stiffness modulation

Peternel, Luka; Petrič, Tadej; Babič, Jan
Autonomous Robots , Volume 42 (1) – Apr 12, 2017
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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2017 by Springer Science+Business Media New York
Subject
Engineering; Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics
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0929-5593
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1573-7527
DOI
10.1007/s10514-017-9635-z
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Abstract

We propose a novel human-in-the-loop approach for teaching robots how to solve assembly tasks in unpredictable and unstructured environments. In the proposed method the human sensorimotor system is integrated into the robot control loop though a teleoperation setup. The approach combines a 3-DoF end-effector force feedback with an interface for modulation of the robot end-effector stiffness. When operating in unpredictable and unstructured environments, modulation of limb impedance is essential in terms of successful task execution, stability and safety. We developed a novel hand-held stiffness control interface that is controlled by the motion of the human finger. A teaching approach was then used to achieve autonomous robot operation. In the experiments, we analysed and solved two part-assembly tasks: sliding a bolt fitting inside a groove and driving a self-tapping screw into a material of unknown properties. We experimentally compared the proposed method to complementary robot learning methods and analysed the potential benefits of direct stiffness modulation in the force-feedback teleoperation.

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Published: Apr 12, 2017

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