3 papers
cs.RO2026
Robot Learning with Visual Predicted Force
Haonan Chen, Feiyang Wu, Yuxiang Ma +11
Force-aware manipulation typically relies on specialized force or tactile sensors. We show that force-aware manipulation can instead be achieved through visual force prediction fro…
cs.RO2025
Simultaneous Estimation of Manipulation Skill and Hand Grasp Force from Forearm Ultrasound Images
Keshav Bimbraw, Srikar Nekkanti, Daniel B. Tiller +4
Accurate estimation of human hand configuration and the forces they exert is critical for effective teleoperation and skill transfer in robotic manipulation. A deeper understanding…
cs.RO2024
Cosserat Rods for Modeling Tendon-Driven Robotic Catheter Systems
Pierre-Frédéric Villard, Thomas M. Waite, Robert D. Howe
Tendon-driven robotic catheters are capable of precise execution of minimally invasive cardiac procedures including ablations and imaging. These procedures require accurate mathema…