Proximity perception is a technology that has the potential to play an essential role in the
future of robotics. It can fulfill the promise of safe, robust, and autonomous systems in …

Real-time control is an essential aspect of safe robot operation in the real world with
dynamic objects. We present a framework for the analysis of object-aware con-trollers …

This article proposes novel control methods that lower impact force by preemptive
movement and smooth transition to conventional contact-based impedance control. These …

Grasping and manipulating various kinds of objects cooperatively is the core skill of a dual-
arm robot when deployed as an autonomous agent in a human-centered environment. This …

This letter presents CapSense, a real-time open-source capacitive sensor simulation
framework for robotic applications. CapSense provides raw data of capacitive proximity …

Purpose This paper aims to present a modular multimodal flexible electronic skin that can be
used for robot collision detection in human–robot interactions. This type of electronic skin …

A robot must comply with very restrictive safety standards in close human-robot collaboration
applications. These standards limit the robot's performance because of speed reductions to …

Telemanipulation enables humans to perform tasks in dangerous environments without
exposing them to any risk. The COVID-19 pandemic sadly showed, that these environments …

This paper describes a novel parametric optimization procedure for three flexure cross
hinges (TFCH) integrated into multi-link leg mechanisms with closed-loop kinematics …

In recent years, haptic telemanipulation has been introduced to control robots remotely with
an input device that generates force feedback. Compliant control strategies are needed to …