Robotics, Volume 14, Issue 2

The main contribution of this paper is the integration of a battery management system (BMS) to ensure safe battery operation and automated battery swapping for an electric scooter (e-scooter). The BMS constantly monitors the battery state of charge (...

There is an urgent need for a gait assisting device that simultaneously compensates for the loss of gait function reducing ankle plantarflexion torque and limited dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM). In this work, a walking assistance is proposed by u...

The growing use of mobile robots in unconventional environments demands new programming approaches to make them accessible to non-expert users. Indeed, traditional programming methods require specialized expertise in robotics and programming, limitin...

Passive dynamic locomotion, which relies solely on the interaction between the body and the environment, is being explored as an energy-efficient method of movement. The authors’ laboratory investigates passive hopping mechanisms that do not re...

This paper addresses the challenge of coordinating task allocation and generating collision-free trajectories for a fleet of mobile robots in dynamic environments. Our approach introduces an integrated framework comprising a centralized task allocati...

This paper examines the influence of the eight assembling modes of the 3-RRR planar manipulator on its workspace. The workspace is analyzed considering both first-type and second-type singularities. Understanding these issues is crucial in the proces...

Teleoperation technology enables remote control of machines, but often requires complex manoeuvres that pose significant challenges for operators. To mitigate these challenges, assistive systems have been developed to support teleoperation. This stud...

Maintaining precise and robust control in robotic systems, particularly those with nonlinear dynamics and external disturbances, is a significant challenge in robotics. Sliding-mode control (SMC) is a widely used technique to tackle these issues; how...

Due to space and energy restrictions, lightweight autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are usually fitted with low-power processing units, which limits the ability to run demanding applications in real time during the mission. However, several robot...

This article describes an apparatus developed by the authors as a substitution for physical therapists regarding mechanical movements in the rehabilitation of frozen shoulder. In particular, the performance of this apparatus is improved in comparison...