IEEE

Adaptive State Estimation with Constant-Curvature Dynamics Using Force-Torque Sensors with Application to a Soft Pneumatic Actuator

Abstract: Using compliant materials leads to continuum robots undergoing large deformations. Their nonlinear behavior motivates the use of model-based controllers. They require state estimation as an ...

SUPCASE MagFlip Wallet Review: Magnetic Convenience Meets Everyday Function

A practical review of the SUPCASE MagFlip Wallet range, featuring strong magnetic hold, RFID protection, card storage, and a ...
Machine Design

The Basics of Spring-Loaded Plungers

Spring-loaded plungers use a spring and a plunger (or ball tip) to exert a precise and repeatable force. They are a better option than having engineers cobble together an assembly that uses a simple, ...
IEEE

A torque-actuated dissipative spring loaded inverted pendulum model with rolling contact and its use as the template for design and dynamic behavior generation on a hexapod robot

Abstract: We report on a model-based approach for robot design and its dynamic motion generation. A new torque-actuated dissipative spring loaded inverted pendulum model with rolling contact (TDR-SLIP ...