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A bio-inspired multi-functional tendon-driven tactile sensor and application in obstacle avoidance using reinforcement learning (2023)
Journal Article
Lu, Z., Zhao, Z., Yue, T., Zhu, X., & Wang, N. (in press). A bio-inspired multi-functional tendon-driven tactile sensor and application in obstacle avoidance using reinforcement learning. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems, https://doi.org/10.1109/tcds.2023.3297361

This paper presents a new bio-inspired tactile sensor that is multi-functional and has different sensitivity contact areas. The TacTop area is sensitive and is used for object classification when there is a direct contact. On the other hand, the TacS... Read More about A bio-inspired multi-functional tendon-driven tactile sensor and application in obstacle avoidance using reinforcement learning.

Distributed observer-based prescribed performance control for multi-robot deformable object cooperative teleoperation (2023)
Journal Article
Lu, Z., Wang, N., Si, W., & Yang, C. (in press). Distributed observer-based prescribed performance control for multi-robot deformable object cooperative teleoperation. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1109/tase.2023.3292553

In this paper, a distributed observer-based prescribed performance control method is proposed for using a multi-robot teleoperation system to manipulate a common deformable object. To achieve a stable position-tracking effect and realize the desired... Read More about Distributed observer-based prescribed performance control for multi-robot deformable object cooperative teleoperation.

Visual-tactile robot grasping based on human skill learning from demonstrations using a wearable parallel hand exoskeleton (2023)
Journal Article
Lu, Z., Chen, L., Dai, H., Li, H., Zhao, Z., Zheng, B., …Yang, C. (2023). Visual-tactile robot grasping based on human skill learning from demonstrations using a wearable parallel hand exoskeleton. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8(9), 5384-5391. https://doi.org/10.1109/lra.2023.3295296

The soft fingers and strategic grasping skills enable the human hands to grasp objects in a stable manner. This letter is to model human grasping skills and transfer the learned skills to robots to improve grasping quality and success rate. First, we... Read More about Visual-tactile robot grasping based on human skill learning from demonstrations using a wearable parallel hand exoskeleton.

Embedding citizens within airborne microplastic and microfibre research (2023)
Journal Article
Williams, B., De Vito, L., Margarida Sardo, A., Pringle, K., Hansen, M., Taylor, M., …Hayes, E. (2023). Embedding citizens within airborne microplastic and microfibre research. Cambridge Prisms: Plastics, 1(e11), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1017/plc.2023.11

Microplastics are ubiquitous in our environment but their presence in air is less well understood. Homes are likely a key source of airborne microplastics and microfibres to the environment owing to the frequent use and storage of plastics and textil... Read More about Embedding citizens within airborne microplastic and microfibre research.

Performance analysis of frictional inerter-based vibration isolators (2023)
Journal Article
Chao, C., Shi, B., Dai, W., & Yang, J. (2023). Performance analysis of frictional inerter-based vibration isolators. Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies, 11, 2793–2817. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42417-023-01051-y

Purpose: This study aims to gain an in-depth understanding of the effect of the inherent dry friction of inerter devices on the performance of non-linear frictional inerter-based vibration isolation system (NFI-VIS). Methods: The power flow analysis... Read More about Performance analysis of frictional inerter-based vibration isolators.

Exploring multimodal gait rehabilitation and assistance through an adaptable robotic platform (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Otálora, S., Sierra, S. D., Ballén-Moreno, F., Munera, M., & Cifuentes, C. A. (2023). Exploring multimodal gait rehabilitation and assistance through an adaptable robotic platform. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) (10449-10456). https://doi.org/10.1109/icra48891.2023.10160867

Lower-limb exoskeletons and smart walkers are robotic devices to assist patients in regaining their autonomy after a stroke. The integration of these devices enables gait rehabilitation and functional compensation, promoting natural over-ground walki... Read More about Exploring multimodal gait rehabilitation and assistance through an adaptable robotic platform.

Multi-vulnerability analysis for seismic risk management in historic city centres: an application to the historic city centre of La Serena, Chile (2023)
Journal Article
Baquedano-Juliá, P., Ferreira, T. M., Arriagada-Luco, C., Sandoval, C., Palazzi, N. C., & Oliveira, D. V. (in press). Multi-vulnerability analysis for seismic risk management in historic city centres: an application to the historic city centre of La Serena, Chile. Natural Hazards, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-023-06008-8

A comprehensive understanding of the elements at risk, through the identification of the main hazards, level of exposure and different dimensions of the vulnerability of the communities, is an essential step toward the definition and adoption of more... Read More about Multi-vulnerability analysis for seismic risk management in historic city centres: an application to the historic city centre of La Serena, Chile.

Methodologies and practice for improving measurement in urodynamics – quantifying accuracy, quality and contractility (2023)
Thesis
Gammie, A. Methodologies and practice for improving measurement in urodynamics – quantifying accuracy, quality and contractility. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10417940

Any clinical practitioner using a physiological measurement relies on assurance of the quality of that measurement. In urodynamics, the measurement of lower urinary tract function, poor quality results leading to incorrect diagnoses could result in m... Read More about Methodologies and practice for improving measurement in urodynamics – quantifying accuracy, quality and contractility.

Impedance learning for human-guided robots in contact with unknown environments (2023)
Journal Article
Xing, X., Burdet, E., Si, W., Yang, C., & Li, Y. (2023). Impedance learning for human-guided robots in contact with unknown environments. IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 39(5), 3705 - 3721. https://doi.org/10.1109/tro.2023.3281483

Previous works have developed impedance control to increase safety and improve performance in contact tasks, where the robot is in physical interaction with either an environment or a human user. This article investigates impedance learning for a rob... Read More about Impedance learning for human-guided robots in contact with unknown environments.

Roots and models (2023)
Journal Article
Studley, M., & deLahunta, S. (2023). Roots and models. AI and Society, 38, 1977–1979. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-023-01701-5

One of us comes from dance, the other from robotics, and you would be forgiven for thinking immediately about the YouTube films created by Boston Dynamics. But what connects us is our concern that human-ness is losing ground to machine-ness. To partl... Read More about Roots and models.