3 papers
cs.RO2026
Dynamically Extensible and Retractable Robotic Leg Linkages for Multi-task Execution in Search and Rescue Scenarios
William Harris, Lucas Yager, Syler Sylvester +2
Search and rescue (SAR) robots are required to quickly traverse terrain and perform high-force rescue tasks, necessitating both terrain adaptability and controlled high-force outpu…
cs.RO2024
Haptic Shoulder for Rendering Biomechanically Accurate Joint Limits for Human-Robot Physical Interactions
Elizabeth Peiros, Calvin Joyce, Tarun Murugesan +4
Human-robot physical interaction (pHRI) is a rapidly evolving research field with significant implications for physical therapy, search and rescue, and telemedicine. However, a maj…
cs.RO2024
NASU -- Novel Actuating Screw Unit: Origami-inspired Screw-based Propulsion on Mobile Ground Robots
Calvin Joyce, Jason Lim, Roger Nguyen +5
Screw-based locomotion is a robust method of locomotion across a wide range of media including water, sand, and gravel. A challenge with screws is their significant number of impac…