This paper describes the design and realization of novel tactile sensors based on soft
materials and magnetic sensing. In particular, the goal was to realize: 1) soft; 2) robust; 3) …

In this paper we describe an autonomous strategy which enables a humanoid robot to learn
how to reach for a visually identified object in the 3D space. The robot is a 22-DOF upper …

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This paper presents a detailed review on humanoid robotic neck mechanism using a
parallel manipulator. As the human neck is central to head and torso, the neck dictates the …

Dielectric elastomers are a subclass of electronic EAPs able to produce large deformations
(and thus mechanical work) when an external electric field is applied. While the intrinsic …

When a robot is required to safely interact with a physical environment, two approaches are
typically reported in literature: using a force/torque sensor to regulate the interaction forces …

This paper describes the control of a human-like robotic neck actuated with tendons. The
controller regulates the length of the tendons to achieve a desired orientation of the neck …

This paper presents the development of new prismatic actuation approach and its
application in human-safe humanoid head design. To reduce actuator output impedance …

This paper presents an analysis of a spatial tensegrity-based mechanism. In this study, a
moving body in space is joined to ground by seven compliant leg connectors. Each leg …

This paper presents an analysis of a planar tensegrity-based mechanism. In this study, a
moving body is joined to ground by four compliant leg connectors. Each leg connector is …