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Surya G Nurzaman1, Utku Culha1, Luzius Brodbeck1

  • 1Bio-Inspired Robotics Laboratory, Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.

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This study introduces a robotic system that dynamically adjusts its sensor shape for improved sensing in uncertain environments. This active sensing approach enables robots to better perceive physical properties like softness and temperature.

Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Sensor Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence

Background:

  • Robotic systems require adaptable sensors for uncertain environments.
  • Current sensors have fixed morphology, limiting application scope.
  • Biological systems demonstrate effective sensor morphology and active sensing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a robotic active sensing system capable of in situ sensor morphology adjustment.
  • To enable sensing of diverse physical quantities with tailored characteristics.
  • To enhance robotic adaptability in unpredictable conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized thermoplastic Hot Melt Adhesive (HMA) for adaptable sensor fabrication.
  • Developed a system to repeatedly create, attach, and detach sensor structures.

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  • Employed active sensing with robotic motion to probe objects and gather data via a camera.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated that adjustable sensor morphology and active sensing effectively detect physical properties like softness and temperature.
    • Confirmed the system's ability to differentiate visually identical objects based on softness and temperature.
    • Validated the system's autonomous task accomplishment in object discrimination.

    Conclusions:

    • In situ sensor morphology adjustment is crucial for advanced robotic sensing.
    • The developed system offers a novel approach for robots to interact with and understand their environment.
    • Findings pave the way for future research in adaptive robotic sensing capabilities.