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In Situ Reconfiguration of Assembling Pattern for Modular Continuum Robots

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Modular continuum robots possess significant versatility across various scenarios;however,conventional assembling meth-ods typically rely on linear connection between modules.This limitation can impede the robotic interaction capabilities,especially in specific engineering applications.Herein,inspired by the assembling pattern between the femur and tibia in a human knee,we proposed a multidirectional assembling strategy.This strategy encompasses linear,oblique,and orthogonal connections,allowing a two-module continuum robot to undergo in-situ reconfiguration into three distinct initial configura-tions.To anticipate the final configuration resulting from diverse assembling patterns,we employed the positional formulation finite element framework to establish a mechanical model,and the theoretical results reveal that our customizable strategy can offer an effective route for robotic interactions.We showcased diverse assembling patterns for coping with interaction requirements.The experimental results indicate that our modular continuum robot not only reconfigures its initial profile in situ but also enables on-demand regulation of the final configuration.These capabilities provide a foundation for the future development of modular continuum robots,enabling them to be adaptable to diverse environments,particularly in unstructured surroundings.

Assembling patternsContinuum robotIn-situ reconfigurationTensegrity structureVarying stiffness

Jie Zhang、Jiannan Cai、Ke Ma、Jinzhao Yang、Zhigang Wu、Haijun Peng、Jianing Wu

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School of Advanced Manufacturing,Sun Yat-Sen University,Shenzhen 518107,People's Republic of China

School of Aeronautics and Astronautics,Sun Yat-Sen University,Shenzhen 518107,People's Republic of China

School of Mechanical Engineering,Dalian University of Technology,Dalian 116024,People's Republic of China

国家自然科学基金国家自然科学基金深圳市科技计划深圳市科技计划

522752981192220320220817165030002GXWD2021B03

2024

仿生工程学报(英文版)
吉林大学

仿生工程学报(英文版)

CSTPCDEI
影响因子:0.837
ISSN:1672-6529
年,卷(期):2024.21(4)
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