An overview of stiffening approaches for continuum robots

Y Fan, B Yi, D Liu - Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 2024 - Elsevier
Continuum robots have become more popular recently due to their scalable dexterity and
mobility. However, they may suffer from issues like insufficient stiffness because they are …

[HTML][HTML] Bioinspiration and biomimetic art in robotic grippers

VP Nguyen, SB Dhyan, V Mai, BS Han, WT Chow - Micromachines, 2023 - mdpi.com
The autonomous manipulation of objects by robotic grippers has made significant strides in
enhancing both human daily life and various industries. Within a brief span, a multitude of …

An analytical differential kinematics-based method for controlling tendon-driven continuum robots

W Ba, JC Chang, J Liu, X Wang, X Dong… - Robotics and Autonomous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Generic and high-performance feedback control is still challenging for tendon-driven
continuum robots. Conventional model-based controllers, based on the piecewise constant …

Portable robotised machines tools (RoboMach), for in-situ inspection and (re) manufacture: Research challenges and opportunities

D Axinte - International Journal of Machine Tools and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine tool have traditionally been developed for the manufacture of new parts
and to be operated in workshop environments. With a remit of addressing clearly defined …

Collision-free path planning for cable-driven continuum robot based on improved artificial potential field

M Ding, X Zheng, L Liu, J Guo, Y Guo - Robotica, 2024 - cambridge.org
Continuum robot has become a research hotspot due to its excellent dexterity, flexibility and
applicability to constrained environments. However, the effective, secure and accurate path …

Unlocking the potential of cable-driven continuum robots: A comprehensive review and future directions

H Bai, BG Lee, G Yang, W Shen, S Qian, H Zhang… - Actuators, 2024 - mdpi.com
Rigid robots have found wide-ranging applications in manufacturing automation, owing to
their high loading capacity, high speed, and high precision. Nevertheless, these robots …