All devices designed to be used in space must be thoroughly tested in relevant conditions.
For several classes of devices the reduced gravity conditions are the key factor. In early …

The need to achieve rapid and accurate position control of a system end-point by an
actuator working through a flexible system arises frequently, in cases from space structures …

This paper presents a fractional-order sliding mode control scheme equipped with a
disturbance observer for robust impedance control of a single-link flexible robot arm when it …

This paper presents a sensor system based on optical fibre sensors (FBG) with which to
measure the deflexion of a highly flexible lightweight beam. Epoxy glue is used to attach …

[ES] Este artículo presenta una panorámica de la investigación realizada hasta la fecha en
el campo de la robótica flexible, es decir, en la categoría de los robots que presentan un …

The main objective of the present paper is to develop a general formula for finding the
Dynamic Load Carrying Capacity (DLCC) of very flexible link manipulators undergoing large …

A sensor system has been designed for the real time measurement of 3-D deflections of
flexible beams (position and orientation of the tip). The sensor system is based on resistive …

This study focuses on the slewing and vibration suppression of flexible single-link
manipulators. While extensive research has been conducted on such systems, few studies …

Novel robotic applications have demanded lighter robots that can be driven using small
amounts of energy, for example robotic booms in the aerospace industry, where lightweight …

This paper proposes an adaptive robust impedance control for a single-link flexible arm
when it encounters an environment at an unknown intermediate point. First, the intermediate …