A Configurable Architecture for Two Degree-of-Freedom Variable Stiffness Actuators to Match the Compliant Behavior of Human Joints

Living beings modulate the impedance of their joints to interact proficiently, robustly, and safely with the environment. These observations inspired the design of soft articulated robots with the development of Variable Impedance and Variable Stiffness Actuators. However, designing them remains a c...

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Main Authors: Simon Lemerle, Manuel G. Catalano, Antonio Bicchi, Giorgio Grioli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Robotics and AI
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2021.614145/full