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  • Robotics
  • Human-Robot Interaction
  • Sensor Technology

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  • Safe human-robot interaction (HRI) is crucial, especially in confined spaces.
  • Continuum robots require advanced perception for safe operation alongside humans.
  • Existing systems often lack integrated proximity, contact, and force sensing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and fabricate a multi-modal sensory array for continuum robots.
  • To enable active safety measures and enhance human-robot interaction in semi-structured confined spaces.
  • To evaluate the sensory array's capabilities for environmental mapping and compliance control.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a multi-modal sensory array integrating time-of-flight sensors for proximity and Hall effect sensors with magnets for force sensing.
  • Designed a communication protocol and multiplexing scheme for real-time controller interaction.
  • Evaluated sensor performance for environmental shape mapping and gesture/contact-based compliance control.

Main Results:

  • The sensory array successfully enabled simultaneous sensing of proximity, contact, and force.
  • Characterization confirmed sensor sensitivity to environmental conditions and demonstrated reliable force detection.
  • The system proved effective for pre- and post-collision safety measures and interactive control.

Conclusions:

  • The developed multi-modal sensory array significantly enhances safety in human-robot interaction within confined environments.
  • The technology facilitates active collision detection, environmental mapping, and user interaction.
  • Future miniaturization holds potential for integration into smaller continuum and soft robots.