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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Control Systems
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Soft robotics struggles with precise control due to complex actuator and sensor dynamics.
  • Existing control methods often lack robustness and accuracy for soft robotic systems.
  • Pneumatic soft arms require sophisticated control for reliable operation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a closed-chain control strategy for a modular pneumatic soft arm (PAUL).
  • To utilize elastomeric-based resistive sensors with consistent negative piezoresistive behavior for PAUL.
  • To enhance the precision and reliability of soft robotic arm control.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented closed-chain control for a segment of the PAUL soft arm.
  • Employed elastomeric-based resistive sensors with temperature-independent negative piezoresistivity.
  • Utilized two neural networks for translating position references and estimating bladder inflation states.
  • Assessed system modularity and performance under external loads.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a position error of 4.59 mm, outperforming existing soft robot control methods.
  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of the neural network-based control approach.
  • Validated the reliability of the negative piezoresistive sensors across varying conditions.
  • Confirmed robust performance under external loads, highlighting system modularity.

Conclusions:

  • The developed control method significantly improves the precision of soft robotic arms.
  • The use of specialized sensors and neural networks offers a viable solution for hard-to-model soft robots.
  • The modular design of PAUL enhances its adaptability and performance in complex scenarios.