Robot Intelligence in Grasping and Manipulation

A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines".

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School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK
Interests: imitation learning; vision-based control; assistive robots

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School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK
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School of Computer Science and Technology, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
Interests: robotics vision; reasoning and manipulation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the field of robotics has witnessed unprecedented growth, driven by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensor technologies. One of the pivotal domains within this expansive landscape is the study of robot intelligence in grasping and manipulation. As robots increasingly permeate diverse sectors, from manufacturing and healthcare to disaster response and household assistance, the ability to understand, adapt, and execute complex grasping and manipulation tasks is paramount.

This Special Issue serves as a comprehensive exploration into the latest advancements and challenges at the intersection of robot intelligence and grasping/manipulation. The multifaceted nature of this domain necessitates a collaborative effort from researchers, engineers, and practitioners across various disciplines, including robotics, computer vision, control systems, and cognitive science. The goal is to not only showcase the state-of-the-art methodologies but also to foster a deeper understanding of the underlying principles governing intelligent robotic manipulation.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in robot intelligence in grasping and manipulation. The contributions herein will not only contribute to the academic discourse but also inspire future innovations and applications that harness the potential of intelligent robotic manipulation in addressing real-world challenges.

Dr. Jihong Zhu
Dr. Hadi El Daou
Dr. Yunhan Lin
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Keywords

  • manipulation planning
  • dexterous manipulation
  • machine learning for grasping
  • tactile sensing for grasping and manipulation

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Comparing Skill Transfer Between Full Demonstrations and Segmented Sub-Tasks for Neural Dynamic Motion Primitives
by Geoffrey Hanks, Gentiane Venture and Yue Hu
Machines 2024, 12(12), 872; https://doi.org/10.3390/machines12120872 - 1 Dec 2024
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Programming by demonstration has shown potential in reducing the technical barriers to teaching complex skills to robots. Dynamic motion primitives (DMPs) are an efficient method of learning trajectories from individual demonstrations using second-order dynamic equations. They can be expanded using neural networks to [...] Read more.
Programming by demonstration has shown potential in reducing the technical barriers to teaching complex skills to robots. Dynamic motion primitives (DMPs) are an efficient method of learning trajectories from individual demonstrations using second-order dynamic equations. They can be expanded using neural networks to learn longer and more complex skills. However, the length and complexity of a skill may come with trade-offs in terms of accuracy, the time required by experts, and task flexibility. This paper compares neural DMPs that learn from a full demonstration to those that learn from simpler sub-tasks for a pouring scenario in a framework that requires few demonstrations. While both methods were successful in completing the task, we find that the models trained using sub-tasks are more accurate and have more task flexibility but can require a larger investment from the human expert. Full article
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